About this bus gate
The second Huddersfield town centre bus gate area, introduced 1 February 2016 and enforced by ANPR camera. Kirklees publishes this as "Market Street junction of Westgate; St George’s Square; Westgate and Kirkgate (8am to 6pm)", operating on all days.
Permitted vehicles are local buses, hackney carriages and cycles. Signs on the approaches indicate alternative routes avoiding the enforcement cameras.
Who can use it
- Local buses
- Hackney carriages
- Cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Market Street junction of Westgate; St George’s Square; Westgate and Kirkgate, Huddersfield town centre. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 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 Westgate bus gate?
The Westgate, St George’s Square and Kirkgate Bus Gate in Huddersfield operates all days, 8am to 6pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Westgate bus gate?
Kirklees Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Westgate bus gate?
Local buses, hackney carriages and cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Westgate bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Kirklees Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Kirklees Council rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. 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 (All days 8am–6pm), 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 £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.