About this bus lane
Motorcycles are not permitted in any Camden bus lane (unlike most red routes).
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Camden enforces bus lanes with static and mobile CCTV cameras borough-wide.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Shoot Up Hill (A5, south-east bound), Kilburn, London NW2. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Shoot Up Hill bus lane?
The Shoot Up Hill Bus Lane in Camden operates 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday; 10am to 7pm Saturday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Shoot Up Hill bus lane?
Camden Council 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 Shoot Up Hill bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Shoot Up Hill bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Camden Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Camden Council 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 shown above, 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.