About this bus lane
Taxis and motorcycles are also permitted. Camera enforcement began 6 May 2025.
£70 PCN, £35 if paid within 21 days.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
A259 South Coast Road, junction of Central Avenue west to the Brighton & Hove border, Telscombe Cliffs. 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 A259 South Coast Road bus lane?
The A259 South Coast Road Bus Lane in Telscombe Cliffs operates 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the A259 South Coast Road bus lane?
East Sussex County 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 A259 South Coast Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis and motorcycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the A259 South Coast Road bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to East Sussex County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If East Sussex County 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.