About this bus lane
Listed in Annex One (Table A1.0) of the Plymouth Enhanced Partnership Scheme as "Embankment Road (Outbound)", hours "Bus Lane At Any Time". Enforcement camera at 50.371251, -4.118016 (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?
Embankment Road (outbound), Plymouth. 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 Embankment Road bus lane?
The Embankment Road (Outbound) 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 Embankment Road 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 Embankment Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis, motorcycles and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Embankment Road 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.