About this bus gate
Confirmed 24-hour camera-enforced bus gate, introduced as part of the London Fields low traffic neighbourhood (made permanent February 2022) — Hackney Council's own Lansdowne Drive consultation page states Richmond Road (and nearby Pritchard's Road) were introduced as 24-hour bus gates alongside the LTN.
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?
Richmond Road bus gates (London Fields LTN), 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 Richmond Road bus gate?
The Richmond Road Bus Gate in Hackney 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 Richmond Road 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 Richmond Road 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 Richmond Road 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. This bus gate 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 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.