About this bus lane
Camera-enforced bus lane (contravention code 34J) operating Monday to Saturday, 7am–10am and 4pm–7pm. Exempt vehicles are local buses, buses adapted for 12+ passengers, dial-a-ride buses and taxis (plus emergency vehicles).
Note: Transport for London's open bus-lane dataset currently lists this stretch of Rose Hill as "not in operation", but the London Borough of Sutton's own moving-traffic-contravention camera-enforcement page (checked July 2026) shows it enforced at the hours above — the council page is the authoritative current source.
The London Borough of Sutton enforces bus lanes and moving-traffic restrictions using CCTV and ANPR cameras.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Black cabs (hackney carriages)
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Rose Hill (northbound, junction with Cleeve Way to opposite no. 53), Sutton, London. Open the exact location in Google Maps → Pin from Transport for London's own bus lane dataset.
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £80 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 Rose Hill bus lane?
The Rose Hill Bus Lane in Sutton operates 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Rose Hill bus lane?
London Borough of Sutton 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 Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to London Borough of Sutton first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If London Borough of Sutton 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 (7–10am, 4–7pm Mon–Sat), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. It is worth doing: London Borough of Sutton accepted 29% of the 48 formal challenges it received in 2025/26 (figures from its own FOI response). Note that paying the £80 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.