Bus lanes

Pay a Bus lane penalty now

About Bus lanes

There are numerous bus lanes, bus gates and bus only streets across the Bradford Metropolitan District. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that they check the road markings and signs for each one and adhere to them.

In Bradford the operational times will depend on the bus lane, and will be clearly signed. Where no times are stated, these bus lanes are operational 24 hours.

Please note that bus lane rules apply on bank holidays with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

If a vehicle is captured by CCTV using a bus lane during restricted hours a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) may be issued.

Bus lane camera locations

Name	Allowed	Days	Hours	Type	Enforced since
A650 Bingley Road Nab Wood	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	7.30am to 9.30am	Bus lane	August 2012
A650 junction with Avondale Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	3pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	February 2014
A650 junction with Marlborough Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	3pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	December 2018
A650 junction with Sleningford Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	7.30am to 9.30am	Bus lane	March 2014
A650 Manningham Lane (Valley Parade Outbound)	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	3pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	June 2015
A650 Manningham Lane Lister Park Inbound	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	7.30am to 9.30am	Bus lane	August 2012
A650 Manningham Lane Lister Park Outbound	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	3pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	August 2012
Bolton Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	January 2013
Bow Street, Keighley	Buses, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	May 2012
Bridge Street, Broadway	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	September 2010
Bridge Street, Hall Ings	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus lane	August 2018
Bridge Street, Market Street	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	September 2010
Bridge Street, Interchange	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus lane	November 2013
Church Bank (A) Towards Bolton Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus only Street	November 2015
Church Bank (B) Towards Well Street	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus only Street	November 2015
Huddersfield Road Junction with Netherlands Avenue	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	4pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	January 2014
Leeds Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	January 2019
Market Street	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	September 2010
Nelson Street	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	September 2010
Nelson Street B	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus gate	May 2012
Shipley Market Square	Buses, Police	All days	All hours	Bus Only Street	September 2010
Thornton Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	4pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	May 2012
Thornton Road junction with Brownroyd Street	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	4pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	December 2018
Thornton Road Junction with Ingleby Road	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	Monday to Friday	4pm to 6.30pm	Bus lane	March 2015
Woodside Road, Wyke	Buses, hackney carriages, Police	All days	All hours	Bus lane	December 2013

Hackney Carriage

A Hackney Carriage must only be driven by a licensed Hackney Carriage driver. They must have a calibrated taxi metre on board, and a roof light which, when lit, advertises the fact that the vehicle is available for hire. The vehicle may be hailed in the street, or stand and ply for hire on a designated taxi rank.

Private Hire

Private Hire is a business set up by an operator using licensed drivers and vehicles which provide a service to members of the public wishing to be transported from A to B at a cost. The journey must be pre-booked.

Please note: Private Hire vehicles are not permitted to use the bus lanes in Bradford.

Bus

Buses are defined as vehicles built or adapted to carry more than eight people (not including the driver). 

How can I view the images of my vehicle?

If you receive a Bus lane Penalty Charge Notice, you may view the footage of the alleged contravention online.