About this bus lane
North-eastbound. From Schedule 1 of The Swindon Borough Council (Bus Lanes, Bus Gates and Bus Only Roads) Order 2021, in operation 15 November 2021 (Plan 11).
Order-wide exemptions apply: police direction, emergency vehicles responding to an incident, removing an obstruction, avoiding an accident, refuse collection, building or demolition work with the council's prior written consent, utility works, maintenance of the lane, and Royal Mail deliveries to adjacent premises.
Bus lanes also exempt Network Rail incident response vehicles, the council's Homeline Service and Civil Protection Unit, Dial A Ride accessible vehicles showing an authorised user sticker, doctors on an emergency call showing a green flashing light, and stopping to board, alight, load or reach adjacent premises.
Swindon uses ANPR cameras; the penalty rises to £105 if not paid within 28 days.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Pedal cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
The nearside lane of Penzance Drive, north-eastbound, from about 85 metres west of the section of Penzance Drive subject to a bus gate, up to that bus gate. 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 Penzance Drive bus lane?
The Penzance Drive Bus Lane in Swindon operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Penzance Drive bus lane?
Swindon 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 Penzance Drive bus lane?
Buses and pedal cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Penzance Drive bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Swindon Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Swindon 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. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.