About this bus lane
Operates at any time, and open to buses, taxis and pedal cycles only. Confirmed by Luton Borough Council FOI LU30414 (response 13 August 2026), which lists this among the council's six camera-enforced bus lanes with its hours and permitted vehicles, all enforced since 28 February 2011.
Luton enforces two separate bus lanes on this street name — this one and Park Street West, which the council lists as a distinct camera site. The council named the street but did not publish where the lane starts and ends, so check the roadside signage for the exact extent.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Park Street, Luton. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 14 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 Park Street bus lane?
The Park Street Bus Lane in Luton 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 Park Street bus lane?
Luton Borough Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Park Street bus lane?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Park Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Luton Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Luton Borough 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 lane 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 signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.