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). Multiple distinct restriction patterns exist along this road — treat the hours above as a summary, check signage for the exact stretch.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Saracen St, 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 Saracen St bus lane?
Glasgow City Council's published record gives the operating times of the Saracen St Bus Lane in Glasgow as “Varies by section — check signage (patterns found: Mon - Sun 07:00-19:00 | Mon-Sat 07.00-09.30, Mon-Sat 16.00-19.00)” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through the Saracen St 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 Saracen St bus lane?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Saracen St 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. Glasgow City Council does not publish this bus lane's operating times centrally, which makes signage the decisive issue: the restriction has to be signed clearly enough to be understood on approach, and unclear signage is a recognised ground of appeal. 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.