Bus Lane Camera

A bus lane camera is an automated enforcement device mounted on NYC buses or at fixed locations along dedicated bus lanes. These cameras photograph vehicles that drive in, stop in, or block bus-only lanes during restricted hours. NYC has been aggressively expanding bus lane enforcement as part of its transit-priority initiatives.

Bus lane violations carry a $115 base fine — more than double the $50 speed or red light camera fine. The ticket is mailed to the registered vehicle owner. Penalties escalate through the 4-stage camera schedule, and a single $115 ticket can reach over $190 before hitting judgment.

For delivery fleets, bus lane cameras are particularly dangerous because drivers frequently use bus lanes for quick stops and double-parking during deliveries. Routes along major bus corridors (14th Street, Fordham Road, Jay Street) are high-risk zones. Clear Plates flags bus lane violations and helps identify routes that consistently generate these higher-cost tickets.