Bus Lane Cameras

chesivale · Lifetime Member Joined: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 2

I have a TomTom730 when I was in London a new Camera logo appeared. (camera & a barrier) this seemed to coincide with a CCTV camera on a Bus Lane, If this is right, then has this come from TomTom! and is PGPSW going to add this database Question

DennisN · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject:

Bearing in mind that some buses carry cameras to catch bus lane offenders AND that bus lanes are clearly marked (you can't forget and stray into them), this sounds like a TomTom chocolate teapot - is it their Restricted Road camera for which I have long hunted?? It's a bit pointless publishing details of the odd fixed bus lane camera when the bus behind you is already snapping away.

Last time this question was asked, the reply from PGPSW was a resounding no, they don't intend to offer a database of bus lane cameras.
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Tom59 · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:27 pm Post subject:

One thing that I have noticed is that different towns have different times and restrictions for using bus lanes.
The simple way to not get caught out is not to use them Twisted Evil

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Darren · Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:47 am Post subject:

Are you sure it wasn't a Congestion Charge camera or some other? I'll have to plot a few test routes and look, where was this?
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chesivale · Lifetime Member Joined: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 2

Good point it may have been a TT restricted road camera icon, I have looked through my TT and cannot find the icon.
My question was is this from TomTom or where has it come from, not about the pros and cons of using bus lanes. I have been working around London West for the last 6 months and was surprised when this icon appeared.
around London West most of the bus lanes are covered by CCTV cameras on the street. I agree with Tom59, I never use the bus lanes as each one varies with times and restrictions i.e around Wembley you can use the bus lanes between 10-4 unless there is a venue on !!!!!, also you my use a bus lane but turn right or left and that bus lane may be restricted that's why I stay out of them.
No it was not a Congestion Charge as London West is out side the Congestion Zone

theripper · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject:

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Tim Buxton · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

Motorcycles can also use them, but only in some boroughs, it seems, or maybe even only certains buslanes within a borough. I have certainly used them on some roads and am surprised when the next sign I see only shows taxis and bicycles. A quick lifesaver and a shift to the right then become the order of the day.
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253 · Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

Skippy · Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject:

I don't ride in front of buses in bus lanes but I habitually ride in bus lanes if I know where the cameras are and (touch wood), haven't been booked yet. Twisted Evil

From the 5th Jan 2009, motorcycles will be allowed to use Red Route bus lanes. Good man, Boris! Clap

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253 · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:28 am Post subject:

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