About this bus lane
The westbound High Street bus lane in Bloxwich runs at peak times only: Monday to Friday, 8am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm. Outside those windows, and at weekends, any vehicle may use it.
During the restricted hours buses, hackney carriages, pedal cycles, motorcycles and emergency vehicles are permitted, but private hire vehicles are not. The camera has been in place since July 2014.
Hours and permitted vehicles come from Walsall Council's response to freedom of information request RFI-16212-26, 31 July 2026, which set out the position for each traffic order section by vehicle class. Private hire vehicles are not permitted in any of the sites the council detailed.
The penalty is £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Hackney carriages
- Pedal cycles
- Motorcycles
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
High Street (westbound), Bloxwich, Walsall. 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 High Street, Bloxwich bus lane?
The High Street, Bloxwich Bus Lane in Walsall operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the High Street, Bloxwich bus lane?
Walsall 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 High Street, Bloxwich bus lane?
Buses, hackney carriages, pedal cycles, motorcycles and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the High Street, Bloxwich bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Walsall Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Walsall 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times shown above, that it was an exempt vehicle, 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.