Bus lane enforcement
Bus lane enforcement is part of a wide ranging programme of measures to:
- improve the reliability and punctuality of public transport
- reduce congestion and pollution
Keeping bus lanes free:
- reduces delays
- keeps traffic moving
- enables buses to run to a more accurate time scale
- encourages commuters to be more environmentally friendly and to use public transport
This is not a profit making exercise. We are expecting prohibited bus lane use to reduce quickly over time.
How bus lanes are enforced
We use an approved closed circuit television system (CCTV).
Either a council officer records vehicles entering the bus lanes or at certain locations, the images are captured automatically. These still have to be checked by an officer.
A second officer watches the images, verifying the following information:
- location (or camera reference number) of alleged contravention
- date, time in hours and minutes and video frame number
- vehicle registration number
- make, model and colour of the vehicle
This information is used to obtain the name and address of the registered keeper from the DVLA.
We will send a Penalty Charge Notice to the registered keeper, along with a still image of the vehicle in the bus lane. This charge will be reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days.
How we manage your data and privacy
To find out we manage your data, go to public protection privacy notice.