About this bus lane
Council's list shows five enforced sections along Percy Street, all 7am-7pm daily. Newcastle City Council’s current list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so there is no enforcement camera here.
That is not permission to drive in it: the traffic order remains in force, the roadside sign is legally binding, and the council can enforce the restriction by other means.
Transcribed from Newcastle City Council’s response to Freedom of Information request 26698, dated 13 August 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
- Goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN here?
Newcastle City Council's own list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so a camera PCN from this location would be unexpected — check the notice carefully and make sure it names the road you were actually on. If it does, it is still £70, reduced to £35 within 21 days, and our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win. The restriction itself is not optional: the traffic order is in force and the police keep their own power to act.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Percy Street bus lane?
The Percy Street Bus Lane in Newcastle upon Tyne operates 7am to 7pm, every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Percy Street bus lane?
Newcastle City 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 Percy Street bus lane?
Buses, taxis, motorcycles, pedal cycles and goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Percy Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Newcastle City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Newcastle City 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7am–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Newcastle City Council accepted 41% of the 5,232 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 24 that went on to the tribunal, 1 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.