About this bus lane
Part of the North Fringe to Hengrove Metrobus scheme. The council lists one camera here, "Coldharbour Lane (by UWE roundabout)".
The governing order — North Fringe to Hengrove Zone 4 Metrobus Scheme, Coldharbour Lane (Reserved Bus Lanes) (24 hours) Order 2017 — defines six separate numbered bus lanes along the corridor, all operating 24 hours with the same permitted-vehicle list. The council publishes the 21-day 50% discount window but not the penalty amount online; the £70/£35 charge was confirmed by the council under FOI (FOI-2026-003852, July 2026).
Who can use it
- Buses and local buses
- Community buses
- Dial-a-ride buses
- Hackney carriages (taxis)
- Motorcycles
- Pedal cycles
- Private hire vehicles
- School buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Coldharbour Lane, by the UWE roundabout, Stoke Gifford. 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 Coldharbour Lane bus lane?
The Coldharbour Lane Bus Lanes (UWE) in Stoke Gifford operates 24 hours. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Coldharbour Lane bus lane?
South Gloucestershire 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 Coldharbour Lane bus lane?
Buses and local buses, community buses, dial-a-ride buses, hackney carriages (taxis), motorcycles, pedal cycles, private hire vehicles and school buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Coldharbour Lane bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to South Gloucestershire Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If South Gloucestershire 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: South Gloucestershire Council accepted 90% of the 1,452 formal challenges it received in 2025/26, and of the 13 that went on to the tribunal, 2 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.