About this bus lane
Sourced directly from Glasgow City Council's official open-data GIS layer of bus and taxi lanes (Pub_Bus_and_Taxi_Lanes). Council notes: Access only; Bus Only Link.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
- Pedal cycles
Where exactly is it?
Govan Rd, Glasgow. 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 Govan Rd bus lane?
The Govan Rd Bus Lane in Glasgow operates 24 hours a day, every day. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Govan Rd bus lane?
Glasgow City 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 Govan Rd bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles, taxis, private hire vehicles and pedal cycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Govan Rd bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Challenge the charge with Glasgow City Council within 28 days of the date on the notice. If Glasgow City 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. It is worth doing: Glasgow City Council accepted 20% of the 16,540 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £50 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.