About this bus gate
The Brazen Gate bus gate (off Queens Road, near Sainsbury's), city-bound only, enforced 7.30am–9.30am Monday to Friday. Authorised: buses, cycles, taxis, private hire, emergency vehicles 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?
Grove Road at the junction with Brazengate (city-bound direction only), Norwich, NR1 3QY. 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 Grove Road (Brazen Gate) bus gate?
The Grove Road / Brazen Gate Bus Gate in Norwich operates 7.30am to 9.30am Monday to Fridays inclusive. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Grove Road (Brazen Gate) 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 Grove Road (Brazen Gate) 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 Grove Road (Brazen Gate) 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus gate during its operating times (Mon–Fri 7.30–9.30am), that it was an exempt vehicle, 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.