Hull bus lanes: Your questions answered, from times to fines…

The swapping of signs on Hull's bus lanes in recent days has indicated that the move to peak-time only restrictions is getting closer. But the new rules are still yet to come into force, raising questions over when they will take effect and what happens in the meantime. The works to replace the more than 150 signs continues, almost two years after the process to move away from current all-day rules began. In the run up to the changes becoming official, questions remain over the exact times restrictions will cover and who will be able to use the lanes and when. The installation of the signs has also left some wondering what is happening with enforcement. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the changes and what we know about them. READ MORE: Latest on Hull bus lanes as signs swapped and date for peak-time change confirmed Hull bus firm condemns the return of rush hour-only bus lanes Can bus lanes be used during the day now and what happens if they are? The move to peak-time only bus lanes has not yet taken place, so the all-day rules officially remain in place for the time being. However, Hull City Council has said that it has suspended enforcement activity. The changes have not yet been made official because work to replace road signs with the new bus lane times remains ongoing, with some still showing all-day restrictions. Once the works are completed and the changes officially come into effect, restrictions will be enforced and anyone violating them could be fined up to £70. Bus lane signs are been replaced with ones showing the new operating times ahead of peak time only changes coming into effect (Image: LDRS) What are the new times and when will they come into force? Bus lane use will be restricted from 7am to 9.30am and from 4pm to 6.30pm between Monday and Saturday once the changes come into force. The new rules will officially come into effect on Monday, March 18. Who will be able to use the bus lanes during enforcement hours? The only vehicles allowed in bus lanes during enforcement hours will be buses, taxis, bikes and those belonging to the emergency services. Outside of operating hours, all traffic will be able to use the lanes. Why has it taken so long to change from all-day bus lanes? All-day bus lanes were introduced in 2020 but, when the Liberal Democrats took control of the council in 2022, they promised to look at ways to improve traffic in Hull. The administration l
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