About this bus gate
The bus gate right outside Moor Street station, in the heart of the city centre — enforced in both directions, 24 hours a day.
Unlike most Birmingham bus lanes, solo motorcycles are NOT permitted through this bus gate — only buses, licensed taxis and pedal cycles.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Licensed taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Moor Street Queensway, two-way, outside Moor Street station, Birmingham city centre. 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 Moor Street Queensway bus gate?
The Moor Street Queensway Bus Gate in Birmingham operates all day, every day (24 hours). There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Moor Street Queensway bus gate?
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 Moor Street Queensway bus gate?
Buses, licensed taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Moor Street Queensway bus gate?
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. 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. 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.