About this bus lane
A camera watches this bus lane. Hackney Council names it as one of only four camera-enforced bus lane locations in the borough, and says the camera here has been running since March 2018 and looks at eastbound traffic.
Note the name: Transport for London’s bus lane dataset calls this road "Well Road", but there is no Well Road in this part of Hackney — the lane is on Well Street, E9, which is the name Hackney Council itself uses.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London’s official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Confirmed against Hackney Council’s response to a freedom of information request (reference 47924974, 3 September 2026), in which the council listed every bus lane location it enforces by camera.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Well Street (north-east bound), Hackney, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
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 Well Street bus lane?
The Well Street Bus Lane in Hackney operates 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Well Street bus lane?
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 Well Street bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Well Street bus lane?
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 lane during its operating times (4pm to 7pm Mon–Fri), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.