About this bus lane
Peak-hours only: off-peak and at weekends any vehicle may use it. The council does not publish the extent of the lane.
CCTV enforced.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Emergency services
- Cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Bury New Road, between Prestwich and Whitefield. 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 Bury New Road bus lane?
The Bury New Road Bus Lane (Prestwich/Whitefield) in Bury operates Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Bury New Road bus lane?
Bury 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 Bury New Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis, emergency services and cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Bury New Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Bury Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Bury 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 lane during its operating times (Mon–Fri 7–10am, 4–7pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.