About this bus lane
This road has 2 separate bus lane stretches. Each has its own hours — check the sign at the start of the stretch you are in.
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Northbound | 7am to 7pm | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
| Southbound | 7am to 7pm | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
Enfield Council operates two bus lane cameras on Fore Street N18 — one on the bus lane itself and one at the Fairfield Road junction — and both enforce from 7am to 7pm. An earlier version of this page gave the narrower peak-hours window signed on the lane; the council's enforcement window is the wider one.
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
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Fore Street (northbound and southbound), Enfield, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Fore Street bus lane?
The Fore Street Bus Lane in Enfield operates 7am to 7pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Fore Street 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 Fore Street bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages), motorcycles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Fore Street 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 (7am–7pm), 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.