About this bus lane
This road has 2 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-east bound | 24 hours | buses, taxis (black cabs) and cycles |
| North-east bound | 7am to 10am, Monday to Friday | buses, taxis (black cabs) and cycles |
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea confirmed in response to freedom of information request 22553713, 31 July 2026, that it does not undertake bus lane enforcement and does not issue penalty charge notices for bus lane contraventions. The restriction still applies: the traffic order remains in force, the signs are legally binding, and the Metropolitan Police keep their own powers to enforce a failure to comply with a traffic sign.
Hours and permitted vehicles are from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026), which records both of these as borough roads rather than red routes — so Transport for London does not enforce them either.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
King's Road (north-east bound), Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Can you be fined here?
Not by Kensington & Chelsea Council. It has confirmed that it does not carry out bus lane enforcement and issues no Penalty Charge Notices for bus lane contraventions. That does not make the restriction optional — the traffic order is in force, the roadside sign is legally binding, and the police retain their own power to act against a driver who ignores it. If you have received a bus lane PCN naming this location, check who issued it: our appeal guide explains how to challenge one.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the King's Road bus lane?
Kensington & Chelsea Council's published record gives the operating times of the King's Road Bus Lane in Kensington & Chelsea 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.
Can I be fined for driving through the King's Road bus lane?
Not by the council. Kensington & Chelsea Council states that it does not carry out bus lane enforcement and issues no Penalty Charge Notices for bus lane contraventions, so there is no civil penalty here. That is not permission to drive through it: the traffic order remains in force, the sign is legally binding, and the police keep their own power to prosecute a driver who fails to comply with a traffic sign.
Who is allowed to use the King's Road bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Who enforces the King's Road bus lane?
Not the council. Kensington & Chelsea Council has confirmed it does not undertake bus lane enforcement here, so no penalty charge notice is issued. That leaves enforcement to the police, who can act against a driver who fails to comply with the traffic sign.