About this bus lane
Camera-enforced with-flow bus lane on the south-west side of the A669, running westbound between Burton Street and New Earth Street. Its hours are longer than the A627 and A62 lanes: it runs all day, and on Saturdays too.
Cycles and hackney carriages may use it at any time. Blue badge holders are not exempt.
The council has confirmed that camera enforcement began on 30 October 2017.
Transcribed from The Oldham – Bus Lanes Amendment Order 2017, Schedule 3 (with-flow bus lanes), which gives the hours of operation as "Monday – Saturday 7.00am – 7.00pm"; sealed 9 October 2017 and published on the Traffic Penalty Tribunal's traffic regulation order register at https://tro.trafficpenaltytribunal.gov.uk/TRO/Oldham/The-Oldham-Bus-lanes-Amendment-Order-2017.pdf.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Hackney carriages
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
A669 Lees Road, Oldham. 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 A669 Lees Road bus lane?
The A669 Lees Road Bus Lane in Oldham operates Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the A669 Lees Road bus lane?
Oldham 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 A669 Lees Road bus lane?
Buses, hackney carriages and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the A669 Lees Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Oldham Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Oldham 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 lane during its operating times (Mon–Sat 7am–7pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Oldham Council accepted 75% of the 532 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.