About this bus gate
Bus gate operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Permitted vehicle classes as published by Aberdeen City Council.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
- Taxis
- Goods vehicles
- Authorised vehicles (private hire cars)
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
Where exactly is it?
Union Street, Aberdeen city centre. 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 Union Street bus gate?
The Union Street Bus Gate 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 Union Street bus gate?
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 Union Street bus gate?
Buses, cycles, taxis, goods vehicles and authorised vehicles (private hire cars) are permitted. Not permitted: cars and vans.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Union Street bus gate?
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 gate 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 approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. Note that paying the £50 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.