Drivers in Bradford face fines for using bus lanes

BRADFORD Council issued thousands of bus lane fines to drivers in the past 12 months, collecting more than £150,000, according to new figures.

Figures obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK have revealed that the number of Penalty Notices (PCNs) issued by Bradford City Council amount to at least £158,480 – subject to drivers paying the minimum of £35.

Bradford Council says it uses bus lanes to help emergency vehicles and public transport avoid traffic congestion.

The standard bus lane fine in the city is £70, but it is halved if the charge is paid within 21 days.

The figures revealed that between April 6, 2023 and April 5, 2024, the council issued a total of 4,528 bus lane fines to drivers.

The city has 22 active bus lanes where fines can be issued.

A Bradford Council spokesman said: “As a council we support public transport and emergency vehicles to be able to drive safely and efficiently to get to their destination without being subject to traffic congestion and we actively encourage the use of public transport.

“We currently have 22 active bus lanes and issue approximately 50,000 PCNs each year to drivers who are driving in an illegal manner.”