About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Westbound | 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday | buses, cycles, motorcycles and taxis (black cabs) |
The camera that used to enforce this bus lane has been decommissioned: the council moved enforcement to Anerley Road in March 2025 and the site has issued no penalties since. The bus lane itself is still signed and still in force, and the police keep their own power to act against a driver who ignores the sign.
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).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Crystal Palace Park Road (westbound), 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 Crystal Palace Park Road bus lane?
The Crystal Palace Park Road Bus Lane in Bromley operates 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Crystal Palace Park Road 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 Crystal Palace Park Road 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 Crystal Palace Park Road 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 (7–10am, 4–7pm Mon–Fri), 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.