About this bus gate
Camera enforcement live since 1 May 2022. Council states access for delivery vehicles is permitted between 6.00pm and 10.30am (outside the restricted hours).
Hours, permitted vehicles and penalty all confirmed on the council page.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis (Hackney and private hire, licence plate displayed)
- Authorised vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Church Street from Market Street to Corporation Street, Blackpool town centre. 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 Church Street bus gate?
The Church Street Bus Gate in Blackpool operates 10.30am to 6.00pm daily. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Church Street bus gate?
Blackpool 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 Church Street bus gate?
Buses, taxis (hackney and private hire, licence plate displayed), authorised vehicles and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Church Street bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Blackpool Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Blackpool 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 gate during its operating times (Daily 10.30am–6pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, 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.