About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| Southbound | 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
The council’s own CCTV camera list records two cameras on Straight Road — at the Colchester Road roundabout, live since 24 January 2023, and at Farringdon Avenue, live since 1 February 2023 — and gives the enforcement time at both as 24 hours a day, which is wider than the signed hours shown above.
The hours shown above are the signed hours recorded in Transport for London’s bus lane dataset for the stretch that dataset maps, and they may not describe every restricted length of this road. Read the sign at the point where you join.
The two cameras have produced 11,564 penalty charge notices over the five years to 2025/26.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). The London Borough of Havering enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras. Transcribed from the London Borough of Havering’s CCTV camera list and record-level penalty charge notice data, supplied under freedom of information request HAV-FOI-430917 in September 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Straight Road (southbound), Havering, 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 Straight Road bus lane?
The Straight Road Bus Lane in Havering operates 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Straight Road bus lane?
London Borough of Havering 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 Straight Road 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 Straight Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Havering first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Havering 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 (7–7pm Mon–Sat), 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.