About this bus gate
One of the new bus gates introduced in September 2024 — nearly 6,000 fines issued in its first months.
Enforced since 2 September 2024, 7am–7pm daily.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Oswald Street, Glasgow city centre (near Central Station). 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 Oswald Street bus gate?
The Oswald Street Bus Gate in Glasgow operates 7am to 7pm, every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Oswald Street bus gate?
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 Oswald Street bus gate?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Oswald Street bus gate?
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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus gate during its operating times (7am–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. 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.