About this bus lane
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| South-west bound | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | buses only |
The London Borough of Redbridge confirmed in August 2026 that it does not enforce this bus lane with a camera. It does enforce a width restriction at the same location, so the road is not open to every vehicle, and the bus lane and its signed hours still apply — they are simply not backed by a bus lane camera.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London’s official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026). Transcribed from the London Borough of Redbridge’s response to Freedom of Information request 36963029, dated 24 August 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Longwood Gardens (south-west bound), Redbridge, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN here?
London Borough of Redbridge'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 £160, reduced to £80 within 14 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 Longwood Gardens bus lane?
The Longwood Gardens Bus Lane in Redbridge operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Longwood Gardens bus lane?
London Borough of Redbridge issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Longwood Gardens bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Longwood Gardens bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Redbridge first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Redbridge rejects them it must issue a Notice of Rejection, and you can then appeal free to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators at London Tribunals. 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. It is worth doing: London Borough of Redbridge accepted 22% of the 923 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.