Does anyone know the law about cycle lanes?

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Bobbinogs wrote:
    Highway code:

    "Rule 63: Cycle Lanes. These are marked by a white line (which may be broken) along the carriageway. When using a cycle lane, keep within the lane when practicable. When leaving a cycle lane check before pulling out that it is safe to do so and signal your intention clearly to other road users. Use of these facilities is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer."

    Note this is not the Road Traffic Act though which is the actual law rather than an advisory code.

    I believe that the actual legislation is the Road Traffic Regulations Act supported by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions as a Statutory Instrument.

    Parking or driving in lanes marked by a solid line is a criminal act under the RTRA.

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