About this bus lane
This road has 3 separate bus lane stretches, including more than one in the same direction. Each has its own hours — check the sign at the start of the stretch you are in.
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| North-west bound | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | buses, cycles, motorcycles, taxis (black cabs) and authorised vehicles |
| Eastbound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
| North-west bound | 7am to 10am, Monday to Friday | buses, cycles, motorcycles, taxis (black cabs) and authorised vehicles |
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Haringey Council enforces its bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
- Authorised vehicles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Muswell Hill (north-west bound and eastbound), Haringey, London. 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 Muswell Hill bus lane?
Haringey Council's published record gives the operating times of the Muswell Hill Bus Lane in Haringey as “Varies by direction — see notes” 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 Muswell Hill bus lane?
Haringey 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 Muswell Hill bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages), motorcycles, authorised vehicles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Muswell Hill bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Haringey Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Haringey 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. Haringey 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. Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.