Code 34 Bus lane Not applicable Active

Contravention code 34: Bus lane

Being in a bus lane

Code facts

Jurisdiction
London, England outside London, Wales
Location
Moving traffic
Enforcement
Camera, Postal
Last reviewed
2026-08-03

Plain-English explanation

The authority is alleging that the vehicle was in a bus lane when the restriction applied. The video, signs, road markings and any permitted-use exemption are usually central.

This guide provides general information about civil traffic contraventions. It is not a substitute for advice based on the facts and documents in an individual case.

Suffix decoder

Verified suffixes for this code: J: Camera enforcement0: Local buses or trams only

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What the issuing authority is alleging

  • The vehicle, location, date and time alleged on the PCN
  • That the relevant restriction was in force at that location
  • That the evidence supports the contravention described by the code
  • That the CCTV or approved-device record shows the alleged movement or stopping event

Evidence to review

  • All pages of the PCN and any later notice
  • Date, time, location and vehicle-registration details
  • Council photographs or video stills
  • Relevant signs, road markings and bay or zone layout
  • Complete CCTV footage
  • Bus lane signs, start and end markings, and operating times
  • Evidence of any permitted vehicle class or exemption

Points requiring investigation

  • Check whether the PCN description matches the code and any suffix actually printed on the notice.
  • Review whether the signs, lines or scheme terms at the location support the alleged restriction.
  • Check whether the authority evidence covers the full period or manoeuvre that matters for this code.

Common misunderstandings

  • A suffix is contextual and does not always mean the same thing for every base code.
  • A short stop can still be alleged if the restriction prohibits stopping rather than parking.
  • A belief that the restriction was unfair is different from evidence that the alleged contravention did not occur.

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