About this bus gate
Signed as no entry with an exemption plate for buses and coaches. The council states this permits any public service vehicle as defined in the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 — regular service buses, coaches and minibuses — and expressly does NOT include private hire vehicles or hackney carriages.
Drivers heading from Misterton to Pennington should use Goldhay Way. The restriction applies at all times.
Enforcement went live 11 May 2026 with the warning notice period running to 11 November 2026. Hours confirmed by Peterborough City Council FOI-202607009566 (response 14 August 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Coaches
- Minibuses (public service vehicles carrying nine or more passengers for hire or reward)
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
- Hackney carriages (taxis)
Where exactly is it?
The busway between Misterton and Pennington, Orton Goldhay — entry restricted at the junction of Misterton and Riseholme, Peterborough. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within the discount period 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 Pennington bus gate?
The Pennington Busway in Peterborough operates at all times. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Pennington bus gate?
Peterborough City Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within the discount period. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Pennington bus gate?
Buses, coaches and minibuses (public service vehicles carrying nine or more passengers for hire or reward) are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles, private hire vehicles and hackney carriages (taxis).
Can I appeal a PCN from the Pennington bus gate?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Peterborough City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Peterborough 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 £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.