Pay a bus lane PCN
The fine for driving in a bus lane or bus-only street is £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days of the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued. You will not receive points on your licence.
The police can also issue a Fixed Penalty to vehicles which are using a bus lane or bus-only road illegally. Their fine may be for a different amount.
If you receive a Fixed Penalty Notice from the police and a Penalty Charge Notice from the council for the same incident, we will cancel the Penalty Charge Notice and you will only have to pay the fine issued by the police.
You will need the 10-digit number listed on your PCN and your vehicle registration number. If you pay within the discount period as shown on the PCN we will apply a 50% discount.
If you have lost your PCN, phone us on 0121 675 2000 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm).
Other ways to pay
Pay by phone
To pay your penalty charge, phone 0121 667 4964.
The penalty charge payment line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Charges for calls from mobile numbers may vary.
Pay by cash
You can take your PCN to any PayPoint outlet. The barcode will be scanned for cash payment over the counter.
Pay by cheque or postal order
Using the payment slip on your PCN, return it to:
Birmingham City Council (Highways)
PO Box 77
Birmingham B4 7WA
Allow at least 2 working days for 1st class post and 5 working days for 2nd class post. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to ‘Birmingham City Council (Highways)’.
Write your PCN number and vehicle registration number on the back of your cheque or postal order.
Page last updated: 13 September 2024
