Bus lanes in Birmingham

Bus lane enforcement

We enforce bus lanes and bus-only roads using cameras which record the registration plate of vehicles in bus lanes. We have camera housing in a number of locations but move the cameras between them.

Details of where these are can be found in our bus lane camera locations directory.

Image showing signage of enforcement camera

As you approach a camera site you will see a sign informing you of the possible presence of a camera.

We also have a camera car which can be used to enforce any bus lane or bus-only road.

If an unauthorised vehicle is caught driving in a bus lane or bus-only road, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle.

A PCN will contain:

  • details of the alleged contravention
  • details of the vehicle
  • 3 photographs showing the contravention

The police can also fine vehicles which are using a bus lane or bus-only road illegally.

More information about Civil Parking and Bus Lane Enforcement (including PCNs and NTOs) is available on the Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London (PATROL) website or in a leaflet from the council.

How we fund enforcement

Money the council receives from bus lane fines pays for the cost of enforcement. This includes:

  • the camera system
  • maintenance of bus lane signs and lines
  • printing and postage to issue PCNs
  • staff to check and process PCNs and appeals.

Any money left over must be used to improve public transport and roads.

Page last updated: 13 September 2024

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