About this bus lane
This road has 2 separate bus lane stretches. Each has its own hours — check the sign at the start of the stretch you are in.
| Direction | Operating times | Who may use it |
|---|---|---|
| North-east bound | 7am to 7pm, every day | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
| South-east bound | 7am to 7pm, every day | buses, cycles and taxis (black cabs) |
The council has confirmed in writing that Heath Road in Twickenham is the only camera-enforced bus lane or bus gate in the borough, so there is no camera on this one. The restriction still applies, and a civil enforcement officer can still issue a ticket in person.
This is a borough road rather than part of Transport for London’s road network, so TfL is not the enforcing authority here either. Confirmed by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in response to freedom of information request LBR-FOI-14843, answered 17 August 2026.
Hours and permitted vehicles from Transport for London's official London bus lane database (open data, last updated February 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Hampton Court Road (north-east bound and south-east bound), Richmond upon Thames, London. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN here?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames'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 Hampton Court Road bus lane?
The Hampton Court Road Bus Lane in Richmond upon Thames operates 7am to 7pm, every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Hampton Court Road bus lane?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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 Hampton Court Road bus lane?
Buses, black cabs (hackney carriages) and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, private hire vehicles and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Hampton Court Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (7–7pm daily), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames accepted 6% of the 49 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 3 that went on to the tribunal, 2 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.