About this bus gate
ANPR-enforced in both directions at any time. Authorised: buses, cycles, taxis, private hire, emergency vehicles on emergency business and statutory works vehicles.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Statutory works vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Albion Way (both directions), Norwich, NR1 1WS. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 21 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 Albion Way bus gate?
The Albion Way Bus Gate in Norwich 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 Albion Way bus gate?
Norfolk County 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 Albion Way bus gate?
Buses, cycles, taxis, private hire vehicles, emergency vehicles and statutory works vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Albion Way bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Norfolk County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Norfolk County 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 gate 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 approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. It is worth doing: Norfolk County Council accepted 20% of the 4,563 formal challenges it received in 2025 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.