Bus Lane Fine Wolverhampton

Have you received a Wolverhampton bus lane fine and are unsure whether to pay or appeal? We’re here to help. Every month, more than 130,000 people visit our website for guidance on handling fines and parking tickets.

In this article, we’ll provide easy-to-understand information on:

The purpose and rules of bus lanes in Wolverhampton.
The cost of a bus lane fine in Wolverhampton.
How to appeal a Wolverhampton bus lane fine.
What happens if you ignore the fine.
Tips to avoid bus lane fines in the future.

Churchill Motor Insurance reports that in 2022, UK councils issued an average of 19,631 daily parking fines, a 12% increase from the previous year.¹ So rest assured, you’re not alone.

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What is a bus lane fine in Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton has several bus lanes, which do not allow cars.

I’ve listed some of the major roads that have bus lanes in Wolverhampton here:

Market Street in the city centre
Darlington Street
Willenhall Road
Stafford Street

Bus lanes allow public transport to move quicker through the roads and not contribute further to traffic jams.

If drivers use the bus lane and are caught on camera, they will be issued a bus lane fine.

Drivers may be issued a warning instead of a fine during road works, road closures, and diversions.

It’s not just driving on a bus lane in Wolverhampton that will get you a fine; if you drive through a bus gate or a contraflow, you will also receive a penalty charge notice.

How much is a bus lane fine in Wolverhampton?

Drivers in Wolverhampton caught driving on a bus lane will receive an initial fine of £60.

However, if the fine is repaid within the early-repayment time frame of 14 days, the fine is reduced to £30.

Penalty Charge Notices in Wolverhampton are charged at different rates based on the infringement.

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I have a Wolverhampton parking fine; what can I do?

If you have a Wolverhampton council parking fine or received a PCN Parking Charge Notice from one of Wolverhampton’s many private car parks, here’s what you can do.

In this case, you can check out this comprehensive list of how to pay and appeal parking tickets from private companies: Private Parking Fines.

Can I appeal a Wolverhampton bus lane fine?

You have the right to challenge a bus lane fine issued in Wolverhampton.

For PCNs issued for a bus lane contravention, the Wolverhampton council only accept formal representation.

You must make a formal representation online within 28 days of receiving the Bus Lane Penalty Charge Notice.

When you receive your bus lane contravention fine, you will be given a web code to access the formal representation via the online portal.

You can also appeal using this address:

Parking Services,
Wolverhampton City Council,
PO Box 4921,
WV2 9FT

You can’t to appeal verbally, and you cannot call to discuss your bus lane fine either.

Ensure that you have collected any evidence to support your appeal.

Here is a great template to help you with your appeals: PCN Appeal Letter Template – Free Sample.

Appeal process steps

I’ve put together this table to help you better understand the appeal process. If you want to learn more about your PCN, don’t forget to read our detailed guide.

Process:	Steps you should take:
When you receive the ticket…	You should gather as much evidence as you can to support your appeal claim and prove that the ticket was unfairly issued.
If you were given the ticket in person/attached to your car…	You must make an informal appeal (sent to the local authority/council that issued the PCN) within 14 days. This should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given.
If it was posted to you…	You will be given 21 days to submit an informal appeal (from the day you received the letter). Your informal appeal should be a letter with the evidence proving why the ticket was incorrectly given.
If the informal appeal is rejected…	You will receive a Notice to Owner and will have 28 days to respond to this with a formal appeal. You can conduct the formal appeal online or via paper form. The Traffic Penalty Tribunal can send you one of these forms.
If the formal appeal is rejected…	You will receive a Notice of Rejection. From here, you are free to challenge the council’s verdict at an independent tribunal.
If the independent tribunal disagrees with your appeal…	You should pay the ticket within 28 days of the tribunal rejecting your appeal. If you don’t, the fine will be increased by 50%. If you don’t have the money to pay the fine, you should contact Citizens Advice or another debt charity.

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Situation

Initial Fine	£100
Additional Fees	£171
Total Fine	£271

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Total Fine	£271
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Is it better to pay or appeal?

Only appeal if you have a good reason.

It can be more difficult to win a bus lane fine appeal because you only need to enter the lane once and briefly to be guilty.

However, you might have entered the lane because signs were obstructed or to let an ambulance pass.

Make your initial appeal within 14 days and you may still be offered the discounted fine of £30 if it gets rejected!

Check out what happened to one motorist who got a bus lane PCN and who couldn’t make out the road markings.

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Bus Lane Fine Wolverhampton – Pay or Appeal?

Paying or appealing your bus lane fine in Wolverhampton comes down to your personal circumstances.

It can be worth challenging if you have grounds for appeal like road diversions or unclear signage.

If your appeal is rejected, you could escalate your appeal to an independent tribunal.

Many people prefer to pay the fine the moment they receive it, so they don’t need to think about it again.

What happens if I ignore my bus lane fine in Wolverhampton?

It’s not a good idea to ignore any type of PCN because the council is within its rights to escalate the case.

If you don’t pay or appeal the bus lane fine within 28 days, the fine increases by 50%.

If your appeal is successful, you will not have to pay the fine; if you are unsuccessful, the fine will stand. However, you will be able to benefit from the 14-day early-repayment discount provided you appealed early.

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How can I pay my Wolverhampton bus lane fine?

You will receive your bus lane fine in the post within a few days of the contravention.

The PCN tells you how much the fine is, as well as other information about the violation.

You can use the PCN portal on the Wolverhampton council website to pay your Wolverhampton PCN, parking and bus lane fines.

You’ll have to register an account.

Registration doesn’t take long and will give you access to applications, requests, reports, and payments. You’ll also see the services for your area (based on your address).

You can also click ‘continue as a guest’, which will take you to a page to enter:

Your Bus Lane PCN reference number
The bill payers details

If you don’t wish to pay online, you can find your pay Wolverhampton bus lane fine by telephone or post.

To pay your Wolverhampton bus lane fine by telephone, have your PCN reference number and your payment card details to hand.

Call 0800 180 4464, choose option 3 for Penalty Charge Notice payment.

You can call 24 hours a day as the service is automated.

Paying your Wolverhampton bus lane fine by post, here is what you’ll need to do:

Write a cheque or get a postal order for the amount of your fine
Write your name, address, and PCN reference number on the back
Ensure that it is made payable to Wolverhampton City Council

Send it to the following address:

Parking Services
City of Wolverhampton Council
PO Box 4921
WV2 9FT

Note: Do not send money in the post.

Do not pay the bus lane fine if you want to appeal.

How long after driving in a Wolverhampton bus lane will I get a fine?

Once the CCTV catches a driver in a bus lane, Wolverhampton council has 14 days to request the registered keeper’s address from the DVLA and 28 days to issue the PCN to that address.