Bus lanes

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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, hackney carriages, Police All days All hours Bus gate May 2012
Bridge Street, Hall Ings Buses, hackney carriages, Police All days All hours Bus lane August 2018
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
Shipley Market Square Buses, Police All days All hours Bus Only Street September 2010
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.