Parking and traffic restrictions

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.