About this bus lane
A buses-only lane that operates at all times — no exemption for taxis, motorcycles or cycles, which makes this one of only two lanes in Plymouth that strict. It is watched by a camera, and it is the quietest enforcement point in the city by a long way: two penalties since it went live.
The restriction was created by the Saltram Meadows order and took effect on 1 September 2025. It is not listed on the council’s published bus lane pages, which have not been updated to include it.
Transcribed from Plymouth City Council’s response to freedom of information request FS-Case-864991677, answered on 4 September 2026, which names the order as The City of Plymouth (Traffic Movement and Speed Limit Regulations)(Amendment Order No. 2025.2137336 – Saltram Meadows) Order 2025, in effect from 1 September 2025, and states that the permitted class is buses only, with no taxi or cycle exemption.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
Where exactly is it?
Killerton Lane, Saltram Meadows, 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 Killerton Lane bus lane?
The Killerton Lane 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 Killerton Lane 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 Killerton Lane bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis, motorcycles and pedal cycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Killerton Lane 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.