In Calderdale we have several 'bus lanes'. It is a moving traffic offence if you travel through a bus lane/gate during the hours of operation. At the moment, this is enforced by the police.
The Council has powers to enforce bus lanes through use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. This is under Section 144 of the Transport Act 2000.
In early 2026, we will bring in this type of camera enforcement at seven key locations.
This initiative:
- aligns with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's (WYCA) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP);
- and contributes to our climate and transport strategies.
Benefits of the change
- Bus services will be more reliable.
- Improve journey times for public transport services.
- Allows Police to focus on other priorities.
- Encourage greater use of public transport, reduced congestion and pollution.
How offences will be enforced
The Government have guidelines that regulate how we must enforce the offences. ANPR cameras will be installed to monitor compliance with fines issued for offences, which will be:
- Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) compliant;
- and installed at the sites to be enforced.
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) will be issued via post to the 'Registered Keeper' of the vehicle.
Challenge a PCN
- Details of how to do this will be on the PCN that is issued.
- This must be in writing and within the timescales set out on the PCN.
What the income will be used for
- To cover the cost of enforcement.
- Any surplus will be spent on:
- Public transport provision.
- Highway improvement projects.
- Environmental improvements in Calderdale.
Locations/sites
| Name | Allowed | Type | Hours of operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A629) Skircoat Road, Halifax. (inbound) | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane |
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| (A629) Huddersfield Road, Halifax. (outbound) | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane |
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| (A646) Burnley Road, Trimmingham. | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane |
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| (A646) Burnley Road, King Cross. | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane | 24 hours |
| (A6026) Wakefield Road/Stainland Road, Halifax. | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane/gate | 24 hours |
| (A629) Huddersfield Road (Ainley Top). | Buses, Hackney Carriages (not private hire, motorcycles and cycles. | Bus lane | 24 hours |
A629 Phase 2 project
As part of this, there will be a new bus gate:
| Name | Allowed | Type | Hours of operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winding Road, Halifax. | To be confirmed | Bus gate | 24 hours (To be confirmed) |