About this bus gate
A short section of road only buses and authorised vehicles may pass, ANPR camera enforced. Only approved buses (a "white list") are permitted; Blue Badge holders are NOT exempt; blue-light emergency vehicles are exempt.
Penalty £60, £30 if paid within 14 days (PCN prefix PV). Permanent restriction (no operating hours stated).
Who can use it
- Buses (approved list only)
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Hackney carriages (taxis)
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
East Anton, Andover. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £30 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 East Anton bus gate bus gate?
The East Anton Bus Gate in Andover operates at all times. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the East Anton bus gate bus gate?
Hampshire County Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the East Anton bus gate bus gate?
Buses (approved list only) are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, hackney carriages (taxis) and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the East Anton bus gate bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Hampshire County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Hampshire County Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. 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 £30 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.