About this bus lane
Sourced directly from Nottingham City Council's official open-data Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) dataset (ArcGIS geoportal).
Nottingham City Council's open-data TRO dataset shows multiple enforced sections along Hounds Gate with different hours (24/7 in places, 4.30pm-10am peak-hours elsewhere). Treat as an approximate summary — check signage for the exact stretch.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Hounds Gate, 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 Hounds Gate bus lane?
Nottingham City Council's published record gives the operating times of the Hounds Gate Bus Lane in Nottingham as “Varies by section of Hounds Gate — parts are 24/7, other sections restricted 4.30pm-10am. Check signage for the exact stretch” 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 Hounds Gate 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 Hounds Gate 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 Hounds Gate 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.