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Bus Gates Caught Drivers Off Guard | Leeds News
Drivers across UK cities are getting fined—often £70, sometimes £35 if paid fast—for unknowingly entering “bus gates,” confusing road signs that look like regular bus lane markers but actually restrict access to buses, taxis, and emergency vehicles only. These short, often poorly signposted zones are cash cows for councils like Cambridge, which raked in over £1 million in fines from one gate alone. Critics argue the signage is ambiguous, suggesting clearer warnings like “no entry except…” could prevent costly mistakes. While intended to ease traffic for public transport, the lack of awareness…
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