About this bus lane
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?
Carlton Road, 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 Carlton Road bus lane?
Nottingham City Council's published record gives the operating times of the Carlton Road Bus Lane in Nottingham as “Varies by section: Mon-Fri 7.30am-9.30am or Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm” rather than a single time range, so the sign at the start of the lane is the definitive source.
How much is the fine for driving through the Carlton Road bus lane?
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 Carlton Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Carlton Road bus lane?
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. Nottingham City Council does not publish this bus lane's operating times centrally, which makes signage the decisive issue: the restriction has to be signed clearly enough to be understood on approach, and unclear signage is a recognised ground of appeal. Note that paying the £30 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.