About this bus lane
Access to the bus lane is restricted for all motor vehicles other than buses, at all times (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Cyclists should use the adjacent shared cycle lane.
Enforced by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera. Details taken from City of York Council’s published Low Poppleton Lane page.
Who can use it
- Buses
Not permitted
- Cars
- Vans
- Lorries
- Motorcycles
- Taxis
- Private hire vehicles
Where exactly is it?
Low Poppleton Lane, York — buses-only bus lane 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 Low Poppleton Lane bus lane?
The Low Poppleton Lane Bus Lane in York operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no time of day when general traffic may use it.
How much is the fine for driving through the Low Poppleton Lane 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 Low Poppleton Lane bus lane?
Buses are permitted. Not permitted: cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Can I appeal a PCN from the Low Poppleton Lane 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. This bus lane 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 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.