About this bus lane
Listed by Coventry City Council as a currently SUSPENDED bus lane — enforcement is not active at present, so no penalty charge applies here right now. Included for reference; check for signage changes before relying on this.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Pedal cycles
- Wheelchair-accessible taxis
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
The Butts — inbound. 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 Butts bus lane?
Coventry City Council's published record gives the operating times of The Butts Bus Lane in Coventry as “Not currently in operation” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through The Butts bus lane?
Coventry City 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 Butts bus lane?
Buses, pedal cycles and wheelchair-accessible taxis are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from The Butts bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Coventry City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Coventry City 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 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 £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.