About this bus gate
A no-entry restriction except buses: traffic on Westgate reaching Lincoln Road must turn left, and only buses may continue east. The restriction applies at all times.
Enforcement went live 11 May 2026 and the six-month warning notice period runs to 11 November 2026, so first offences currently draw a warning rather than a PCN. Hours confirmed by Peterborough City Council FOI-202607009566 (response 14 August 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Westgate eastbound past its junction with Lincoln Road, Peterborough city centre. 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 Westgate bus gate?
The Westgate / Lincoln Road Bus Gate 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 Westgate 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 Westgate bus gate?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Westgate 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.