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.
Not camera-enforced: Bury Council listed its camera sites in an August 2026 response to a freedom of information request and named Bolton Road, Manchester Road, Bury Old Road and Bury New Road but not this lane, so a penalty here would come from a patrolling officer rather than a camera.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Emergency services
- Cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Rochdale Road, Bury. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN here?
Bury Council'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 £70, reduced to £35 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 Rochdale Road bus lane?
The Rochdale Road Bus Lane 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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.