About this bus lane
The council names the Auchmill Road / Great Northern Road (eastbound) bus lane as an example of a lane that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permitted vehicles are the city-wide bus lane exemptions: buses, cycles, taxis and authorised vehicles (private hire cars).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
- Taxis
- Authorised vehicles (private hire cars)
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Great Northern Road / Auchmill Road, eastbound, Aberdeen. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £50 within 14 days to halve the charge — or if the signage was unclear, the details are wrong, or you had a genuine reason to be in the lane, consider challenging it first. Our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Great Northern Road bus lane?
The Great Northern Road Bus Lane in Aberdeen operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Great Northern Road bus lane?
Aberdeen City Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Great Northern Road bus lane?
Buses, cycles, taxis and authorised vehicles (private hire cars) are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Great Northern Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Challenge the charge with Aberdeen City Council within 28 days of the date on the notice. If Aberdeen City Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free within 28 days of that rejection to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (General Regulatory Chamber). Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. This bus lane operates 24 hours, so "I was outside the operating times" is not open to you — the grounds that win here are that your vehicle was exempt, that the details on the PCN are wrong, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £50 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.