About this bus gate
Verified against the Essex CC (Gunson Gate, Chelmsford) (Bus Gate) Order 2012 (in operation 31 Aug 2012): no motor vehicle at any time except buses and taxis; restriction enforced in both directions. Emergency/works exemptions apply.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Gunson Gate, about 40 metres north-east of the junction with Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford (enforced both directions). 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 Gunson Gate bus gate?
The Gunson Gate Bus Gate in Chelmsford operates at all times (24 hours, 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 Gunson Gate bus gate?
Essex County 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 Gunson Gate bus gate?
Buses and taxis are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Gunson Gate bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Essex County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Essex 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 gate 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 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.