Bus Gates

(asked on 25th October 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that bus gates are clearly marked for drivers so that they understand what steps they need to take to avoid entering one.


Answered by
Trudy Harrison Portrait
Trudy Harrison
This question was answered on 2nd November 2021

Rule 141 of the Highway Code informs drivers of the restrictions on bus lanes, and page 32 of ‘Know Your Traffic Signs’, the Department’s companion to the Highway Code, provides information on signs and markings that give orders associated with bus-only access.

It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure that bus gates are clearly signed, in order for drivers to understand the steps needed to avoid entering them.

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