GREEN CYCLE LANES

[richfinch]

I cycle to work, but find a lot of people parked up over the green cycle lanes by the kerbs - is it illegal to park over them?

[R1Geezer]

yes, however the number of idiots I see cycling on the pavement means I have very little sympathy for this sort of thing.

[Panic Button]

I think it depends on whether the edge of the cycle lane has a dotted or a solid line.

Solid lines should not be crossed.

[TWR]

To your Q, yes, but to add regards Cyclist, its Illegal to ride on pavements, Its illegal to go through RED lights, Its illegal to ride at night without lights, Cycles should be taxed they pay nothing towards the cost of Cycle lanes that are through out the country.

[dustypuss]

Hi panic your not right on that. you may cross a solid line.


Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10mph or less.

[dustypuss]

DTH Richfinch

http://www.ukmotorist...ay%20code.asp?s=Lines and lane markings in the road#900

PS TWR I think all cyclist should have to pass a test. In fact I might post that on the main chatter bank !

[TWR]

Hi Dustypuss!!!!!! I agree, I am not anti cyclist, but Jesus some of them don't half take chances.

[Panic Button]

Highway Code Rule140

Cycle lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation. Do not drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a broken white line unless it is unavoidable. You MUST NOT park in any cycle lane whilst waiting restrictions apply.

[bozie69]

lol your all mad no bikes dont have to pay tax because they dont have a engine powering them ripping the roads up .tax on roads came about after ww2 to help rebulid the roads they bomed but instead the mod got like the first 2 bill of tax payers money.any way most bike lanes are used in hours eg 7.30 am til 9 .30 am at this point no car should be parked or driving in them with a good reason but no copper is going to book em either for it.its like bus lanes hrs you need to stay out of them or you could get fined.i use to ride bikes all the time and you can get fined for riding on the path has i found out in kendal when 19 some years ago but was let off due to fact a big truck was coming up the road and i had moved on to the path to let the truck past other wise its a 30£ on the spot fine.

[wiltsman]

Hi Bozie69.

You're probably making a valid point, but I found your message difficult to read.

Please put a full stop at the end of a sentence, and after entering a full stop leave a space and start the next sentence with a capital letter.

Also, use paragraphs when necessary, this all helps to make the points you raised easier to read.

I was genuinely interested in your comments, but had to read it a couple of times before I got the gist of what you had written.

Please don't take offence - I look forward to reading other comments from you in future.