About this bus gate
This bus gate originally operated 7am-10am and 3pm-7pm, Monday to Saturday. Following a 2023 consultation (closed 12 March 2023, results confirmed 6 March 2024), Hackney Council extended it to 7am to 7pm every day, Monday to Sunday, to reduce through-traffic outside the old hours.
Camera-enforced; only buses and cycles may pass (waste and emergency vehicles are also exempt).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Lansdowne Drive bus gate (London Fields area), Hackney, London E8. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Lansdowne Drive bus gate?
The Lansdowne Drive Bus Gate in Hackney 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 Lansdowne Drive bus gate?
Hackney Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Lansdowne Drive bus gate?
Buses and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Lansdowne Drive bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Hackney Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Hackney Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. 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. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.