About this bus gate
Signed as a no-entry on the Fastrack route and enforced at any time. Local buses and cycles may pass; all other traffic, including taxis and motorcycles, may not.
Camera enforcement began on 27 March 2026.
Transcribed from Kent County Council’s response to FOI 65934705 (30 July 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cyclists
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
- Hackney carriages (licensed taxis)
Where exactly is it?
Joyce Green Lane, Dartford. 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 Joyce Green Lane bus gate?
The Joyce Green Lane Bus Gate in Dartford operates at any time. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Joyce Green Lane bus gate?
Kent 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 Joyce Green Lane bus gate?
Buses and cyclists are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, private hire vehicles and hackney carriages (licensed taxis).
Can I appeal a PCN from the Joyce Green Lane bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Kent County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Kent 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.