Cycle Super Highway - motorbikes
Sewinman
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I was asked by a motorbike-ist whether he was allowed to use the blue path this morning. What is the right answer!?
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Legally if they are separated from the other lanes by a broken line then he can use them and if it's a solid line then he can't.
However, in all situations, the correct answer is no.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
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If there are cyclists in it then steer clear please mate, if you're not inconveniencing anyone then fill your boots.
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As far as I understand it, if a cycle lane is bordered by a dashed white line it is only advisory and in theory motorbikes are allowed in (and cars for that matter). If it's a solid line then they are not. Same goes for cycle superhighways which are essentially simply blue cycle lanes when you boil it down. There's no specific legal definition of a CS. Equally some CSs are in bus lanes which motorbikes (and buses) are generally allowed to use....Do not write below this line. Office use only.0
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Ok, thanks all for clearing that up.0
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Headhuunter wrote:Equally some CSs are in bus lanes which motorbikes (and buses) are generally allowed to use....
Only if specifically signposted to allow access. The default is that motorcycles can't use bus lanes.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
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Asprilla wrote:Legally if they are separated from the other lanes by a broken line then he can use them and if it's a solid line then he can't.
However, in all situations, the correct answer is no.
While it's not a legal offense they certainly shouldn't be using them unless unavoidable. Motorists/motorcycles should not cross or straddle the lane unless it is safe to do so and not enter unless it is clear of cyclists.
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Asprilla wrote:Headhuunter wrote:Equally some CSs are in bus lanes which motorbikes (and buses) are generally allowed to use....
Only if specifically signposted to allow access. The default is that motorcycles can't use bus lanes.
Really? I thoughthat by default they were allowed in unless signposted to say they weren't...Do not write below this line. Office use only.0 -
Headhuunter wrote:Asprilla wrote:Headhuunter wrote:Equally some CSs are in bus lanes which motorbikes (and buses) are generally allowed to use....
Only if specifically signposted to allow access. The default is that motorcycles can't use bus lanes.
Really? I thoughthat by default they were allowed in unless signposted to say they weren't...0 -
Headhuunter wrote:Asprilla wrote:Headhuunter wrote:Equally some CSs are in bus lanes which motorbikes (and buses) are generally allowed to use....
Only if specifically signposted to allow access. The default is that motorcycles can't use bus lanes.
Really? I thoughthat by default they were allowed in unless signposted to say they weren't...
Usually seems that way, doesn't it?Keyser__Soze wrote:Asprilla wrote:Legally if they are separated from the other lanes by a broken line then he can use them and if it's a solid line then he can't.
However, in all situations, the correct answer is no.
While it's not a legal offense they certainly shouldn't be using them unless unavoidable. Motorists/motorcycles should not cross or straddle the lane unless it is safe to do so and not enter unless it is clear of cyclists.
I wonder what the legal definition of 'clear of cyclists' is; the whole lane, the lane that is visible to the driver (both ahead and behind), the area immediately next to the vehicle, 10m ahead and 10m behind?Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
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