About this bus lane
Morning peak only, but it does run on Saturdays. Signage on York Street shows the bus lane and its times.
Camera enforcement here began in June 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?
Knutsford Road from the junction of York Street leading to Bridge Foot, Warrington WA4 1AG. 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 Knutsford Road bus lane?
The Knutsford Road Bus Lane in Warrington operates 7:30am – 9:30am Monday to Saturday. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Knutsford Road 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 Knutsford Road bus lane?
Buses, taxis, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Knutsford Road 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. The grounds that win here are that your vehicle was not in the bus lane during its operating times (Mon–Sat 7:30–9:30am), 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.