When can you drive in bus lanes UK?
Most bus lanes operate at peak times only (typically 7.30am to 9.30am or 3.30pm to 6.00pm on Monday to Friday). Outside the hours of operation the lanes can be used by all traffic. The legislation for most bus lanes allows permitted taxis, motorcycles and bicycles to use bus lanes.
What time is bus lane hours?
7.30 am to 9.30 am
Normal bus lane. No driving or parking in the bus lane from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
When may you drive a car in a bus lane?
You can use a bus lane if directed by police, to avoid an accident, to make way for an emergency services vehicle, to slow down to make a left turn or to avoid an obstruction or spillage in the road.
How many Metres can you travel in a bus lane?
100 metres
Bus lane cameras The road rules allow any vehicle to use bus lanes for a maximum of 100 metres to enter or leave a side street or property. If an unauthorised vehicle travels in a bus lane camera zone for longer than the allowed distance, details of the vehicle will be recorded.
What happens if you drive in a bus lane UK?
Driving in a Bus Lane Fine Inside Greater London, the fine for driving in a bus lane is £160, or £80 if you pay within 14 days. Outside of Greater London, the fine is £65, or £30 if you pay within 14 days. But you won’t get any points on your licence if you drive in a bus lane by mistake.
How do you know if its a bus lane?
Look out for the bus lane sign and thick white line on the carriageway. The sign will tell you which vehicles can use the bus lane and the hours of operation. Anyone can use the bus lane outside the hours of operation but please do be aware that bus lane times can vary along a stretch of road.
How can you tell if a bus lane is full day?
Full-day bus lanes have a solid yellow line and another solid red line next to it. The only time you can enter the bus lane during operation hours is when the lane is dotted, which allows you to filter into the lane and make a turn.
Do bus lanes count on Sundays?
The existing bus lanes are monitored between 7am and 7pm for weekdays and weekends using CCTV traffic and safety cameras.
Can Uber go in bus lane?
As even the most avid Uber users know, there are many times when a black cab is the fastest and best option because it is literally right there on the street in front of you. There is zero waiting time and you can whizz along the bus lane.
What’s the penalty for driving in a bus lane UK?
Is a bus gate the same as a bus lane?
Bus lanes are marked by a solid thick white line and the words ‘Bus Lane’ are periodically marked on the road. A bus gate is a short section of street in which only buses and other authorised vehicles can go through.
Who can use a bus lane UK?
Vehicles that can use a bus lane
- Buses which have a minimum of 10 seats (including the driver)
- Licensed taxis (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles (without side cars)
- Mopeds.
- Scooters.
- Tricycles (non-motorised, motorised under 450kg, not with side cars)
- Bicycles.
What do the white lines mean on a bus lane?
The solid white lines mark out the edge of the bus lane and should not be crossed while it’s in operation. The dashed white lines signify the beginning and end of the lanes, as well as points where it’s acceptable for vehicles to cross into it – for example to reach a loading bay or to turn left.
How often is the bus lane in operation?
If the hours of operation are not show, the bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day. Hours of operation are shown on the sign. In the example of the blue sign detailing times, you may use the bus lane from 10 am to 4 pm and again from 6.30 pm onward.
Do you have to drive in the bus lane?
Bus lanes are defined by road markings and signs that indicate which vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane. You should not drive in a bus lane during its hours of operation, unless you’re driving a permitted vehicle.
Where can I find the bus lane signs?
For other road signs please visit the Highway Code website. Look out for the bus lane sign and thick white line on the carriageway. The sign will tell you which vehicles can use the bus lane and the hours of operation.