Drivers have been warned they could soon see an increase in fines for driving in bus lanes as councils begin to crack down on motorists driving illegally. Motoring experts at Snooper are urging all drivers to brush up on the Highway Code rules surrounding bus lanes to avoid penalty charge notices and hefty fines.
It comes after the news that councils are considering increasing the penalty for drivers using bus lanes, from £20 to £150. Many drivers are unaware of the rules surrounding bus lanes up and down the country, causing them to receive costly unexpected fines.
Even driving in a bus lane for a few seconds by accident could still see motorists issued with a fine from the local council. All bus lanes in the UK have blue signs to show their times of operation, during which only buses can use the lanes.
