About this bus lane
Camera-enforced bus lane at the junction with The Path, in force at any time. Buses, cycles, black cabs and motorcycles may use the lane; private hire vehicles may not.
The contravention code is 34J. This site is not on Merton's published camera-enforcement list — it was disclosed in the council's freedom of information response.
Data from the London Borough of Merton's response to freedom of information request F737, 28 July 2026. 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?
Morden Road (at the junction with The Path), 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 Morden Road bus lane?
The Morden Road Bus Lane in Merton 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 Morden 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 Morden 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 Morden 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. 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. 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.