About this bus lane
Sourced from Sheffield City Council's official GIS dataset of bus lanes, bus gates and tram gates.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Bolsover Street (Bolsover Street to University Square), Sheffield. 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 Bolsover Street bus lane?
The Bolsover Street Bus Lane in Sheffield operates 7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Bolsover Street bus lane?
Sheffield 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 Bolsover Street bus lane?
Buses, taxis and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, motorcycles and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Bolsover Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Sheffield City Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Sheffield 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times shown above, that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: Sheffield City Council accepted 36% of the 14,845 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.