Route for buses, cycles and taxis sign

What it means

This route is for buses, pedal cycles and taxis only.

Blue circles with symbols mark a route reserved for the vehicles shown. Here, only buses, pedal cycles and taxis may use it.

Some signs also show a motorcycle symbol where solo motorcycles are allowed. Other vehicles must not use the route.

Where you'll see it

At the start of bus lanes and at bus gates, often with a time plate and road markings.

Rules to know

• The sign shows a route for buses, pedal cycles, solo motorcycles and taxis only. The motorcycle symbol and the word 'taxi' are omitted where these vehicles are not admitted.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 36

• Where the route is reserved for part of the day only, this is shown by a time plate.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 36

• Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its period of operation.

  The Highway Code, Rule 141

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Using the lane because it looks empty.

  Instead: Only the vehicles shown may use it during its times of operation.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• ANo cycling
• BYou must not turn right at the junction ahead.
• CA route for buses, pedal cycles and taxis only
• DThe end of a minimum speed requirement

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