Bus lanes (A and A+): who may use them

📅 Updated 2026-09-06 · Skaityti lietuviškai 🇱🇹

Lanes marked with a large "A" are reserved for public transport (Lithuanian: maršrutinio transporto juosta). Ordinary cars generally may not drive in them — but there are notable exceptions.

A lane

Reserved for public (route) transport only. Other drivers may enter it only to turn where markings allow, to stop at the kerb where permitted, or when directed by signs.

A+ lane

Where the lane is marked A+, it may also be used by:

• Bicycles, mopeds and light quadricycles;
• Vehicles marked with the "Disabled" sign or a disability parking card, when carrying disabled passengers to/from education or day-care institutions on a route agreed with the road owner;
• Where additionally marked: taxis, motorcycles and cars carrying more than 4 passengers.

Giving way to buses

In built-up areas drivers must give way to route transport pulling out of a marked stop (KET Rule 179). Bus drivers, before pulling out, must signal and make sure the manoeuvre is safe.

Why it matters

Bus-lane journeys are about 10% faster and buses using them are late roughly half as often — which is why enforcement cameras actively monitor A lanes. Fines for unauthorised driving in a bus lane follow the general sign-violation rules (€30–90).