About this bus lane
Peak-hours bus lane on the western approach to the city.
Motorcycles are permitted here, unlike Edinburgh's 24-hour lanes and bus gates.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Calder Road, between Saughton Road and Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £50 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 Calder Road bus lane?
The Calder Road Bus Lane in Edinburgh operates 7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Calder Road bus lane?
City of Edinburgh Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Calder Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis, motorcycles, pedal cycles and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Calder Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Challenge the charge with City of Edinburgh Council within 28 days of the date on the notice. If City of Edinburgh Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free within 28 days of that rejection to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (General Regulatory Chamber). 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 £50 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.