Cameras coming to enforce Calderdale's bus lane rules
Cameras will be installed to stop people flouting bus lane laws in Calderdale.
There are several designated bus lanes and gates in the borough that should not be used by regular traffic during certain hours.
The purpose of these, say Calderdale Council, is to prioritise bus travel, improving journey times for those using public transport.
A spokesperson for the council said: “These priority measures help keep buses moving, especially during peak times, and contribute to safer, more sustainable travel across the borough.”
From early 2026, Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be introduced to enforce bus lanes and bus gates across six locations:
Skircoat Road (A629), Halifax
Huddersfield Road (A629), Halifax
Ainley Top (A629), Huddersfield
Burnley Road (A646), Trimmingham, Halifax
Burnley Road (A646)/King Cross, Halifax
Stainland Road (A6026), Halifax (bus gate)
The council says these locations have been chosen based on surveys and knowledge of the road network.
"Clear signage will be introduced to make people aware of the changes,” says the council.
"For the first two weeks from introduction, enforcement for first-time offenders will take the form of a warning letter.
"Penalty Charge Notices will only start to be issued after the warning period.
"Residents and businesses near enforcement sites have been notified, and anyone with questions, concerns or comments about the changes and how they may impact work or travel, can share feedback at [email protected], up to Sunday, December 21, 2025.”
The council says income from penalty notices will “go back into improving local transport and the environment”.
Cabinet member for Regeneration and Transport, Coun Sarah Courtney, said: “Bus priority measures are in place in several locations in the borough, helping to support more efficient bus journeys, minimising delays at peak times and reducing congestion.
“When these lanes are used by other vehicles, or when cars are parked illegally in times of operation, it can be incredibly frustrating, not only for bus users who find their journey disrupted, but also for the vast majority of drivers who follow the rules of the road.
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