About this bus lane
One of Edinburgh's 24-hour bus lanes in the historic Old Town.
Sourced from the council's bus lane notices page — one of five named 24-hour bus lanes (buses, taxis and cyclists only, no motorcycle exemption).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh Old Town. 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 Johnston Terrace bus lane?
The Johnston Terrace Bus Lane in Edinburgh operates 24 hours a day, 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 Johnston Terrace 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 Johnston Terrace bus lane?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Johnston Terrace 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. 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 £50 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.