About this bus gate
Westbound restriction giving buses priority during the morning peak, 7.30am–9.30am Monday to Friday, per the council enforcement page.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Licensed taxis on duty
- Cyclists
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Worts Causeway (westbound), Cambridge. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 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 Worts Causeway bus gate?
The Worts Causeway Bus Gate in Cambridge operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 9.30am. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Worts Causeway bus gate?
Cambridgeshire County Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Worts Causeway bus gate?
Buses, licensed taxis on duty, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Worts Causeway bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Cambridgeshire County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Cambridgeshire County 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 gate during its operating times (Mon–Fri 7.30–9.30am), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.