About this bus lane
Buses only. Camera enforcement began 31 May 2022.
£70 PCN, £35 if paid within 21 days.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Gildredge Road (entire road), Eastbourne. 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 Gildredge Road bus lane?
The Gildredge Road Bus Lane in Eastbourne operates 5am to midnight, Monday to Sunday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Gildredge Road bus lane?
East Sussex 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 Gildredge Road bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, taxis, motorcycles, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Gildredge Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to East Sussex County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If East Sussex 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (5am–midnight daily), 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.