About this bus lane
Gloucestershire County Council Bus Lane Order 2021, sealed Bus Lane Plan. With flow (northbound).
Peak-hours only; days not stated on the plan (times apply daily). Hours and permitted vehicles copied from the plan legend.
ANPR camera enforced (bus lane PCN prefix GD); penalty £70, £35 if paid within 21 days.
Who can use it
- Buses and local buses
- Hackney carriages (taxis)
- Pedal cycles
- Private hire vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Cheltenham Road (with-flow, northbound), Gloucester. 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 Cheltenham Road bus lane?
The Cheltenham Road Bus Lane in Gloucester operates 7am to 10am and 4.30pm to 6pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Cheltenham Road bus lane?
Gloucestershire 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 Cheltenham Road bus lane?
Buses and local buses, hackney carriages (taxis), pedal cycles and private hire vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Cheltenham Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Gloucestershire County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Gloucestershire 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7am–10am, 4.30–6pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.