About this bus lane
One of a pair with the Bridge Street South bus lane; the council describes both simply as access to and from Bridgefoot. Camera enforcement here began in November 2017.
Warrington Borough Council confirmed this location is camera-enforced, and gave the date enforcement began, in its response to Freedom of Information request IR\ET\1083, answered 7 August 2026.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis
- Cyclists
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Bridge Street (north), giving access to and from Bridgefoot, Warrington. 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 Bridge Street bus lane?
The Bridge Street North Bus Lane in Warrington operates 24 hours per day. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Bridge Street bus lane?
Warrington 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 Bridge Street bus lane?
Buses, taxis, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Bridge Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Warrington Borough Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Warrington 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.