About this bus lane
Restricted every day 8am–6pm. Permitted vehicles vary by time band: 8–10am buses, taxis and private hire vehicles; 10am–4pm buses, taxis, private hire vehicles and vehicles for loading; 4–6pm buses, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Access is unrestricted 6pm–8am. Enforced by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera.
Hours and permitted vehicles are taken from City of York Council’s published Coppergate page.
Who can use it
- Buses
- Taxis (hackney carriages)
- Private hire vehicles
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
Where exactly is it?
Coppergate, York city centre — restricted access street enforced by ANPR camera. 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 Coppergate bus lane?
The Coppergate Bus Lane in York operates every day, 8am to 6pm. Outside these hours, general traffic may use the road normally.
How much is the fine for driving through the Coppergate bus lane?
City of York 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 Coppergate bus lane?
Buses, taxis (hackney carriages) and private hire vehicles are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries and motorcycles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Coppergate bus lane?
Yes, and it costs nothing. Make formal representations to City of York Council first — the authority that issued the PCN has to consider them before it can enforce the penalty. If City of York 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 8am–6pm), 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.