About this bus lane
The council publishes the times (7.30am–9.30am and 4.30pm–6.30pm) but states NO DAYS, so it is unclear whether the restriction applies at weekends — check the roadside signage. Days asked in an FOI.
Camera enforcement here began in May 2019. 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?
Wilderspool Causeway leading to the Brian Bevan roundabout, Warrington WA4 6PU. 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 Wilderspool Causeway bus lane?
The Wilderspool Causeway Bus Lane in Warrington operates 7.30am - 9.30am and 4.30pm - 6.30pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Wilderspool Causeway 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 Wilderspool Causeway bus lane?
Buses, taxis, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Wilderspool Causeway 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 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.