About this bus lane
Verified against the Colchester Borough (Various Roads) (Reserved Bus Lane) Order 2000 as varied by the Essex CC (Hythe Station Road, Colchester) (Reserved Bus Lane) (Amendment) Order 2009 (in operation 22 Jun 2009): whole carriageway width from 82m west of the Greenstead Road junction, west 86m, designated a bus lane 24 hours daily.
Permitted: buses, motorcycles, pedal cycles, taxis and licensed private hire vehicles.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
- Motorcycles
- Licensed private hire vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Hythe Station Road, from 82 metres west of the Greenstead Road junction west for 86 metres, Colchester. 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 Hythe Station Road bus lane?
The Hythe Station Road Bus Lane in Colchester 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 Hythe Station Road bus lane?
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 Hythe Station Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis, pedal cycles, motorcycles and licensed private hire vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Hythe Station Road bus lane?
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 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.