Taxis and motorcycles are not allowed to use this bus lane.
Can a taxi drive in a bus lane?
Outside the hours of operation the lanes can be used by all traffic. The legislation for most bus lanes allows permitted taxis, motorcycles and bicycles to use bus lanes.
Who can use bus lanes in Edinburgh?
Currently most bus lanes on the main roads of Edinburgh are closed to general traffic Monday to Friday during peak hours only (7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm). Within these times only buses, taxis, motorcyclists, cyclists, and emergency vehicles can use these lanes.
Can private hire use bus lanes Edinburgh?
“Private hire cars (PHCs) are currently not allowed in the bus lanes and allowing them access would undermine their effectiveness.
Can taxis and cyclists use bus lanes?
Buses and taxis are entitled to use bus lanes, but this does not confer absolute right of passage. For instance, if cyclists are in the bus lane, due care and consideration may require drivers to remain at a non intimidation distance behind the cyclist.
Why are taxis allowed to use bus lanes?
TfL has argued that taxis are allowed to drive in bus lanes because they can ply for hire, whereas minicabs cannot, and are required to be wheelchair-accessible. Allowing tens of thousands of minicabs to drive in bus lanes would also affect the reliability of bus services, it added.
Can Uber use a bus lane?
Unfortunately, most locations don’t specify that rideshare drivers can use the bus line. To avoid driver infringements, it’s been to avoid using the bus lane while driving for Uber unless you’re sure that it’s permitted in your location.
When can you use bus lanes in Edinburgh?
When can you use a bus lane? All vehicles can use bus lanes outside peak times – from 9.30am to 4pm and 6.30pm to 7.30am Monday to Friday as well as all day Saturday and Sunday. The new camera will catch drivers who flout bus lane rules. Motorcycles can use bus lanes during peak hours.
Where are bus lane cameras in Edinburgh?
Bus lane cameras in both directions on some roads
Old Dalkeith Road, Prestonfield Avenue and Kirklands Park Street have bus lane cameras, and Calder Road Eastbound, Westbound to the north of Longstone Terrace and Westbound to the north of Sighthill Loan and the Bowling Club.
Do bus lane cameras flash?
Note that there is no camera flash to show that the camera has been activated when it detects a vehicle that is not permitted to drive in the bus lane.
How much is a bus lane fine Edinburgh?
£60
You will receive a £60 charge if you drive in a bus lane or through a bus gate when you are not allowed. This will be reduced to £30 if you pay your bus lane charge within 14 days of receiving your charge notice.
Does bus lane fine affect insurance?
Bus lane fines
You usually get a 50% discount if you pay within a certain number of days though. It’s a civil matter rather than a criminal offence, so it’s unlikely to involve points on your driving licence and therefore shouldn’t impact your car insurance either.
How do you appeal a bus lane fine successfully?
Motorists must take up the matter with the authority that issued the ticket in the first place, within the specified time limit – typically 28 days. If your appeal is unsuccessful you can turn to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. This is an independent adjudicator with the authority to cancel a PCN.
WHEN CAN bus lane be used?
Normal bus lane. No driving or parking in the bus lane from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Full-day bus lanes. No driving or parking in the bus lane from 7.30 am to 11 pm, except on Sundays and public holidays.
Can taxis use contra-flow bus lanes?
Taxis are also not allowed to use contra-flow bus lanes, lanes in which traffic flows in the opposite direction to adjoining lanes, he added.
Who can use with-flow bus lane?
A with-flow bus lane is one that runs in the same direction as the traffic beside it. Taxis and cyclists may also use with-flow bus lanes. Other traffic may use them outside the hours posted on the accompanying plate.
Can private car stop at taxi stand?
According to OneMotoring website, drivers will be subjected to a $50 fine for illegally stopping/parking a private car at a taxi stand. Subsequent offences within a 12-month period will increase the fine to $80.
Is it illegal to stop in a taxi rank?
Private hire vehicles must never stop or wait in taxi ranks, or the driver will be subject to a Penalty Charge Notice and potentially licensing action.
Can taxis stop on double red lines?
Vehicles are not allowed to stop at any time on double red lines.
Can any taxi use bus lanes in London?
In most cases, taxis are permitted to use bus lanes but licensed PHVs are not.
Can you go in a bus lane for an ambulance?
Please avoid pulling into bus lanes or cycle lanes. The ambulance crew are trained to negotiate traffic and may look to use the bus lane to pass, and you could get in their way or even get a ticket.