About this bus lane
Camera-enforced bus lane at Wimbledon Hill Road, in force at any time. Unusually for Merton, the council's freedom of information response describes this lane as buses only, where every other Merton camera bus lane also permits cycles, black cabs and motorcycles — check the sign before entering.
The contravention code is 34J.
Data from the London Borough of Merton's published camera-enforcement location list and its 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
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Worple Road (at Wimbledon Hill 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 Worple Road bus lane?
The Worple Road Bus Lane in Merton operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Worple 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 Worple Road bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles and taxis and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Worple 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.