About this bus gate
The council states Carr Lane Bus Gate operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has "the same vehicle authorisation as all bus lanes". Unlike the peak-only bus lanes, this restriction never lifts.
Who can use it
- Bicycles
- Buses and vehicles with seats for ten people including the driver
- Liveried emergency service vehicles
- Solo two-wheeled motorcycles
- Hackney carriages and licensed private hire vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Carr Lane, Hull city 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 Carr Lane bus gate?
The Carr Lane Bus Gate in Hull operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Carr Lane bus gate?
Hull City 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 Carr Lane bus gate?
Bicycles, buses and vehicles with seats for ten people including the driver, liveried emergency service vehicles, solo two-wheeled motorcycles and hackney carriages and licensed private hire vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Carr Lane bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Hull City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Hull City 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. 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 £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.