About this bus lane
Part-time ANPR camera-enforced bus lane on the Sansome Street approach into Lowesmoor, enforceable 15:30–18:30 (3:30pm–6:30pm) each day. Only buses and cycles are permitted (Sansome St, Worcester (Bus Lane) Order 1996 and Variation Order 1998).
Penalty £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 21 days. Live since 12 October 2020.
Also listed on the council PCN page: worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/bus-travel-worcestershire/penalty-charge-notice-pcn
Who can use it
- Buses
- Cycles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Taxis
- Vans
- Motorcycles
- Lorries
Where exactly is it?
Sansome Street into Lowesmoor, Worcester. View on Google Maps →
Got a PCN from this camera?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Pay £30 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 Sansome Street bus lane?
The Sansome Street Bus Lane in Worcester operates 3:30pm to 6:30pm every day. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Sansome Street bus lane?
Worcestershire County Council issues a Penalty Charge Notice of £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 21 days. There are no penalty points — it is a civil penalty.
Who is allowed to use the Sansome Street bus lane?
Buses and cycles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, taxis, vans, motorcycles and lorries.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Sansome Street bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to Worcestershire County Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If Worcestershire County 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 (Daily 3:30pm–6:30pm), that it was an exempt vehicle, or that the signage did not make the restriction clear. Note that paying the £30 discounted rate accepts liability and closes the case, so challenge before you pay.