About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbound | 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday; 10am to 2pm on Saturday | buses only |
The camera here was removed in February 2026 because vehicles were complying with the restriction, so the bus lane is no longer camera-enforced. The lane and its signed hours still apply.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026), and camera locations and hours from Enfield Council's response to freedom of information request FOIEIRREF/786, 4 August 2026. Enfield Council enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Bowes Road (eastbound), Enfield, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN here?
Enfield Council's own list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so a camera PCN from this location would be unexpected — check the notice carefully and make sure it names the road you were actually on. If it does, it is still £160, reduced to £80 within 14 days, and our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win. The restriction itself is not optional: the traffic order is in force and the police keep their own power to act.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Bowes Road bus lane?
The Bowes Road Bus Lane in Enfield operates 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday; 10am to 2pm on Saturday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Bowes Road bus lane?
Enfield Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Bowes Road bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Bowes Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Enfield Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Enfield Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. 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 £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.