About this bus lane
Empire Way carries a marked bus lane north-east bound. Transport for London's bus lane database gives no operating times for the bus lane marked north-east bound on Empire Way — weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays are all recorded as "not in operation" — so this page cannot say when the restriction applies.
That is a gap in the dataset rather than proof the lane is switched off: other lanes recorded the same way are ones whose own councils publish live hours and camera enforcement. Treat the restriction as in force and follow the roadside sign.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Brent Council enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Empire Way (north-east bound), Brent, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Empire Way bus lane?
Brent Council's published record gives the operating times of the Empire Way Bus Lane in Brent as “Not stated — check roadside signage” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through the Empire Way bus lane?
Brent Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Empire Way bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages), motorcycles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Empire Way bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Brent Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Brent Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. Brent Council does not publish this bus lane's operating times centrally, which makes signage the decisive issue: the restriction has to be signed clearly enough to be understood on approach, and unclear signage is a recognised ground of appeal. It is worth doing: Brent Council accepted 25% of the 2,274 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.