About this bus gate
Site EX001. Permanent prohibition of all vehicles (made permanent 2021; part of the E9 cycle route).
Exempt: buses, cycles, taxis, and private hire vehicles displaying approved bus lane user signs. ANPR enforcement began 1 Oct 2025; full PCN enforcement since 1 April 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Wonford Road, south-east of its junction with Deepdene Park, Exeter. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 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 Wonford Road bus gate?
The Wonford Road Bus Gate in Exeter operates at all times (permanent prohibition). There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Wonford Road bus gate?
Devon County Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Wonford Road bus gate?
Buses, cycles, taxis and private hire vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Wonford Road bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Devon County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Devon County Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. This bus gate 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 approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.