About this bus lane
One of only two fixed bus lane enforcement cameras in Carmarthenshire. It covers the exit from Trostre Roundabout into the Parc Trostre retail park, and it runs around the clock — there is no off-peak window when you may drive down it.
Camera enforcement started on 1 August 2022. The council names buses, taxis and cycles as the vehicles that may use it; its general bus lane guidance also refers to private hire vehicles, but the site-specific answer for Trostre lists only the three, so treat private hire as unconfirmed here.
A bus for these purposes is one built to carry more than eight passengers.
Transcribed from Carmarthenshire County Council's bus lane enforcement page and from the council's response to Freedom of Information request FOIA/20401, answered 5 August 2026, which supplied the hours of operation and the enforcement start date.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
The road leading from Trostre Roundabout into Parc Trostre, Llanelli. 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 Parc Trostre Approach bus lane?
The Parc Trostre Approach Bus Lane (Trostre Roundabout) in Carmarthenshire operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Parc Trostre Approach bus lane?
Carmarthenshire 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 Parc Trostre Approach bus lane?
Buses, taxis and cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Parc Trostre Approach bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Carmarthenshire County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Carmarthenshire 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. This bus lane operates 24 hours, so "I was outside the operating times" is not open to you — the grounds that win here are that your vehicle was exempt, that the details on the PCN are wrong, 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.