About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Northbound | 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
Enfield Council's own list of camera-enforced bus lane and bus gate sites, supplied in August 2026, does not include this road. The lane and its signed hours still apply, but the council does not appear to enforce it with a camera.
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)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Hertford Road (northbound), 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 Hertford Road bus lane?
The Hertford Road Bus Lane in Enfield operates 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Hertford 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 Hertford Road bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Hertford 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 (4–7pm Mon–Fri), 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.