About this bus lane
Birmingham City Council's bus lane directory records this bus lane as Staniforth Street to Bagot Street (north of), without giving a precise extent — the roadside sign marks exactly where it starts and ends. Other traffic may use it outside the operating hours shown above (7am to 7pm, every day).
Solo motorcycles are on the permitted list here; not every Birmingham bus lane allows them, so don't assume the next one does.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Birmingham City Council's online bus lane directory entry for this section, linked as the source above.
Who can use it
- Bus
- Licensed taxi
- Pedal cycle
- Solo motorcycle
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Staniforth Street to Bagot Street (north of). View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 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 A38 Corporation Street bus lane?
The A38 Corporation Street (Staniforth Street to Bagot Street (north of)) Bus Lane in Birmingham operates 7am to 7pm, every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the A38 Corporation Street bus lane?
Birmingham City Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the A38 Corporation Street bus lane?
Bus, licensed taxi, pedal cycle and solo motorcycle are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the A38 Corporation Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Birmingham City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Birmingham City 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 (7am–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Birmingham City Council accepted 39% of the 1,206 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 459 that went on to the tribunal, 174 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.