About this bus gate
Buses and cyclists only — no taxis. Paired with the east side bus gate.
Council page updated 10 March 2026.
Warrington confirms it uses ANPR cameras on some of its bus lanes but does not publish which ones, so camera enforcement at this location is not individually confirmed.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cyclists
- Emergency vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Taxis
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
West side of A49 Winwick Road, from its junction 32 metres in a southerly direction, 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 Winwick Road bus gate?
The Winwick Road Bus Gate — West Side 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 Winwick Road bus gate?
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 Winwick Road bus gate?
Buses, cyclists and emergency vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, taxis and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Winwick Road bus gate?
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 gate 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 approach signage did not give enough warning before the point of no return. Note that paying the £35 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.