Broad Street bus lane enforcement
About the bus lane enforcement
From December 2024, we will be enforcing the current bus lane restrictions on Broad Street.
The restrictions were introduced in 2022, when the Metro extension to Five Ways was opened. Regrettably, some people are continuing to drive and stop in these lanes, causing delays to bus and Metro services. We will therefore be using camera enforcement to issue fines to those drivers.
It is illegal to drive in a bus lane during its hours of operation, regardless of whether there are enforcement cameras. However, these restrictions will now be regularly enforced.
Motorists who breach the restrictions will be liable to a penalty charge notice of £70.
Lack of enforcement is no excuse for driving in a bus lane.
Bus lane and bus gate restrictions
Broad Street bus lanes and bus gates operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. General traffic is not permitted to proceed:
- in an into city direction or out of city direction through the underpass linking Broad Street to Hagley Road - buses and trams are the only permitted vehicles
- in an into city direction on Broad Street between its intersection with Sheepcote Street and Berkley Street - buses, trams and taxis (black cabs) are the only permitted vehicles
- in an out of city direction on Broad Street between its intersection with Berkley Street and its intersection with Granville Street - buses, trams and taxis (black cabs) are the only permitted vehicles
- through any section of the tram and bus interchange at Centenary Square - buses, trams bicycles, and taxis (black cabs) are the only permitted vehicles
Actual conditions on the street may differ from that presented on the plan/map, particularly where works or events are taking place. Users should at all times exercise their own judgement in observing and adhering to road traffic signs.
Page last updated: 7 January 2024
