Bus Safety

A friendly reminder about safe movements around the buses, including staying behind the fence or line, unless boarding a stationary bus.

Giving way to buses

In a built-up area you must give way to a bus that is signalling to pull out from the kerb and is displaying a 'Give Way To Buses' sign.

Bus lanes

Drivers are not allowed to drive in a bus lane, unless:

• they are driving for up to 100 metres to enter or leave the road, e.g. to turn at an intersection
• they are overtaking a vehicle that is turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road
• the information on the bus lane sign shows that other vehicles can use the lane
• they need to avoid an obstruction, e.g. a broken-down vehicle
• they are driving a public bus or coach
• they are riding a bicycle.

Bus lanes are special lanes for public buses. They have bus lane signs at the start of these lanes.

Parking or stopping in a bus lane

Public buses and taxis are allowed to stop in a bus lane to pick-up or drop-off passengers.

Other drivers may be able to park in part-time bus lanes at certain times. You need to check the bus lane sign and parking signs in the area before parking.

Cyclists in bus lanes

Cyclists can ride in a bus lane unless otherwise signed.

Coaches in bus lanes

Coaches can drive in a bus lane unless otherwise signed. A coach is defined as a motor vehicle used to convey passengers for hire or reward or in the course of trade or business which is greater than 9.5 metres in length (excluding any trailer attached to it).

Bus and minibus zones

You cannot park or stop in a bus or minibus zone unless you are a public bus or public minibus.

Penalties

There are penalties for disobeying these rules which include fines and demerit points.