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Bus lane PCN | Bus lanes in Birmingham | Birmingham City Council

Bus lane PCN

You may get a Bus Lane Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), also called a bus lane fine, if your vehicle is seen driving in a bus lane when it is not allowed.

What you can do

You have 28 days to either:

Only the registered keeper of the vehicle can make a representation, or someone with written permission from them.

If you are challenging more than one PCN online, you must submit a separate representation for each one.

Paying at the reduced rate

You can only pay the reduced amount if you do so within the time stated on the PCN.

If the discount period has passed, you will need to pay the full amount. This applies whether or not you choose to challenge the PCN.

How to challenge a Bus Lane PCN

You must use the method shown on the PCN to send your formal representation.

Do not send your representation to council email addresses or other websites, as it may not be received.

If we get your representation within 28 days, we have 56 days to consider the matter and send a response.

What happens after you challenge

If your challenge is accepted, the PCN will be cancelled.

If your challenge is rejected, you will get a Notice of Rejection.

We consider all challenges using our Discretion Policy.

After a Notice of Rejection

You have 28 days to either:

If you do nothing

If you do not pay or challenge the PCN within 28 days, we may send a Charge Certificate. This increases the fine by 50%.

For example, if your fine is £50, it will go up to £75.


Page last updated: 18 September 2025

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