About this bus lane
Listed in Annex One (Table A1.0) of the Plymouth Enhanced Partnership Scheme as "Charles Cross Roundabout", hours "Bus Lane At Any Time". Not listed among the bus lane enforcement camera locations in Annex Three (Table A3.0).
The Enhanced Partnership Scheme names the road but not the extent — maps showing the extent of the bus lane TRO are held by Plymouth City Council.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Charles Cross Roundabout, Plymouth. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN here?
Plymouth City Council's own list of camera-enforced sites does not include this one, so a camera PCN from this location would be unexpected — check the notice carefully and make sure it names the road you were actually on. If it does, it is still £70, reduced to £35 within 21 days, and our step-by-step appeal guide covers the grounds that actually win. The restriction itself is not optional: the traffic order is in force and the police keep their own power to act.
Frequently asked questions
What are the operating times of the Charles Cross Roundabout bus lane?
The Charles Cross Roundabout Bus Lane in Plymouth operates at any time. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Charles Cross Roundabout bus lane?
Plymouth City 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 Charles Cross Roundabout bus lane?
Buses, taxis, motorcycles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Charles Cross Roundabout bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Plymouth City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Plymouth 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 lane 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 signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.