'I'm a motoring expert - this is when you can use a bus lane without being fined'

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Millions of motorists remain oblivious to the fact they can legally use bus lanes to avoid traffic jams. Using a bus lane illegally could land you with a £70 penalty , with numerous councils now deploying cameras to catch rule-breakers. ‌

However, certain bus lanes only function during specific hours, whilst others permit various types of drivers to use them - not just buses. Research reveals that a third of motorists admit to accidentally entering a bus lane, with nearly half of these drivers receiving fines - something experts attribute to widespread ignorance of the regulations, reports Plymouth Live . ‌

Lee Caroline, motoring specialist at LJC Autospares, explained: "Bus lanes are clearly marked with either solid or dashed white lines, along with 'bus lane' wr