About this bus gate
ANPR-enforced in both directions at any time; buses only (taxis and private hire are not exempt here). Authorised: buses, cycles, emergency vehicles and statutory works vehicles.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
- Emergency vehicles
- Statutory works vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Saddlebow Road (both directions), King's Lynn, PE30 5RJ. 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 Saddlebow Road bus gate?
The Saddlebow Road Bus Gate in King's Lynn operates at any time. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Saddlebow Road bus gate?
Norfolk County 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 Saddlebow Road bus gate?
Buses, cycles, emergency vehicles and statutory works vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Saddlebow Road bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Norfolk County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Norfolk County 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. It is worth doing: Norfolk County Council accepted 20% of the 4,563 formal challenges it received in 2025 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.