About this bus lane
Camera-enforced bus lane running in three sections along Hartfield Road. The sections north of Graham Road and north of Herbert Road operate Monday to Saturday, 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm.
The section north of Hartfield Crescent operates every day, 7am to midnight. Buses, cycles, black cabs and motorcycles may use the lane; private hire vehicles may not.
The contravention code is 34J. An earlier freedom of information response put the all-day hours against the Herbert Road section instead of Hartfield Crescent; the council has since corrected that.
Data from the London Borough of Merton's response to freedom of information request F821, 4 August 2026, which corrects its earlier response F737. The London Borough of Merton enforces its bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using ANPR/CCTV cameras that record 24 hours a day.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Pedal cycles
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Motorcycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Hartfield Road (three sections between Graham Road and Herbert Road), Wimbledon, Merton, London. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Hartfield Road bus lane?
London Borough of Merton's published record gives the operating times of the Hartfield Road Bus Lane in Merton as “Varies by section — see notes” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through the Hartfield Road bus lane?
London Borough of Merton issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Hartfield Road bus lane?
Buses, pedal cycles, black cabs (hackney carriages) and motorcycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Hartfield Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Merton first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Merton rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. Its adjudicators are lawyers independent of the enforcing authority, and their decision is binding on both sides. London Borough of Merton does not publish this bus lane's operating times centrally, which makes signage the decisive issue: the restriction has to be signed clearly enough to be understood on approach, and unclear signage is a recognised ground of appeal. It is worth doing: London Borough of Merton accepted 15% of the 1,231 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 31 that went on to the tribunal, 2 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.