About this bus lane
Hours and permitted road users taken from Solihull Council's published bus lane table. Taxis are not listed as permitted here (unlike Lode Lane).
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cyclists
- Emergency services
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Warwick Road service road, Solihull town centre. 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 Warwick Road Service Road bus lane?
The Warwick Road Service Road Bus Lane in Solihull operates 24-hour. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Warwick Road Service Road bus lane?
Solihull Metropolitan Borough 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 Warwick Road Service Road bus lane?
Buses, cyclists and emergency services are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Warwick Road Service Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Solihull 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. 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: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council accepted 67% of the 823 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 5 that went on to the tribunal, 0 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.