About this bus lane
Operating hours copied verbatim from Bath & North East Somerset Council's published bus lane list. The council states its bus lanes may be used by buses, taxis, emergency and other specified vehicles.
Enforced by ANPR camera.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
New Bond Street, Bath. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 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 New Bond Street bus lane?
The New Bond Street Bus Lane in Bath operates Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the New Bond Street bus lane?
Bath & North East Somerset Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the New Bond Street bus lane?
Buses, taxis and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the New Bond Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Bath & North East Somerset Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Bath & North East Somerset 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (Every day 10am–6pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Bath & North East Somerset Council accepted 25% of the 4,923 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.