About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbound | 7am to 7pm, every day | buses, cycles, motorcycles and taxis (black cabs) |
The council has published its list of bus lane camera sites and this road is not on it, so Bromley appears not to enforce this lane with a camera. The bus lane is still signed and still in force — the traffic order applies and the police can act against a driver who ignores the sign — but no penalty charge notice is issued here by the council.
Confirmed by London Borough of Bromley FOI SDJCJXB689 (response 12 August 2026).
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). The London Borough of Bromley enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras. Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London’s official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Beckenham Lane (eastbound), Bromley, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN here?
London Borough of Bromley's own list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so a camera PCN from this location would be unexpected — check the notice carefully and make sure it names the road you were actually on. If it does, it is still £160, reduced to £80 within 14 days, and our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win. The restriction itself is not optional: the traffic order is in force and the police keep their own power to act.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Beckenham Lane bus lane?
The Beckenham Lane Bus Lane in Bromley 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 Beckenham Lane bus lane?
London Borough of Bromley 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 Beckenham Lane 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 Beckenham Lane bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Bromley first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Bromley 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.