About this bus gate
Sourced directly from Nottingham City Council's official open-data Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) dataset (ArcGIS geoportal).
Sourced from Nottingham City Council's official open-data Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) dataset.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Bobbers Mill Bridge, Nottingham. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £30 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 Bobbers Mill Bridge bus gate?
The Bobbers Mill Bridge Bus Gate in Nottingham operates 24 hours a day, every day. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Bobbers Mill Bridge bus gate?
Nottingham City Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Bobbers Mill Bridge bus gate?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Bobbers Mill Bridge bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Nottingham City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Nottingham 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. 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. Note that paying the £30 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.