About this bus gate
The council describes the Monument Bridge bus gate as "a separate item" that "prohibits general traffic all day, every day". Unlike Carr Lane, the page does not confirm that the standard bus-lane vehicle exemptions apply here, so the permitted-vehicle list shown is the council-wide list and is not confirmed for this location — check roadside signage.
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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?
Monument Bridge, Hull city centre near Princes Quay. 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 Monument Bridge bus gate?
The Monument Bridge Bus Gate in Hull operates all day, every day. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Monument Bridge 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 Monument Bridge 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 Monument Bridge 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.