About this bus lane
Sandwell: "Walsall Road bus lane is in operation, Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm." You may turn onto Beaconview Road only after the solid white line ends — entering before it risks a PCN.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Hackney carriages
- Pedal cycles
- Emergency vehicles (in an emergency)
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Walsall Road, West Bromwich — runs up to the Beaconview Road junction. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £35 within 14 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 Walsall Road bus lane?
The Walsall Road Bus Lane (West Bromwich) in Sandwell operates Monday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:00pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Walsall Road bus lane?
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Walsall Road bus lane?
Buses, hackney carriages, pedal cycles and emergency vehicles (in an emergency) are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Walsall Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Sandwell Metropolitan Borough 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (Mon–Sat 7am–7pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council accepted 70% of the 2,243 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 65 that went on to the tribunal, 18 succeeded (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.