Mancunian way on L Plates????

[mrbluesbox]

Hi all,

this is probbly a really stupid post so please forgive my ignorance before shooting me down in flames
ok - ive been riding back from work on the mancunian way (A57 i think) for the past couple o months since passing my CBT.
I usually go into work a different way cos its a little easier in the morning rush hour.
Recently my bike broke, and hence aint been riding, but over the weekend i got a taxi that took me the way i would ride into work if i went on the manc way, and noticed that the big A57 sign was actually in blue with a big motorway bridge symbol on it and the road is actually signed as A57(M).
Now from my car theory test i did 12 month ago (not got round to my bike one yet) i was under the imression that all motorways were M roads, not A roads.
Ive not had any law related problems yet and seen quite a few coppers on there when ive had my l plates on and nothings been done, but after seeing that sign over the weekend im a little concerned.
So is the mancunian way a motorway or an A road and am i ok to drive on it with my L plates?

Thanks

Gaz.
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[ColdInsomnia]

There is something very similar here in Cardiff, we have the A48, which eventually becomes the A48 (M), then eventually the M4 :p


I wouldn't worry about it, the road is simply heading towards a motorway, you're not under motorway legislation at the time so you're not doing anything wrong
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[davidimurray]

So did I ! I always avoid that going that way when I'm riding out with my girlfriend as she's on a 125.

Just found this :-

"Roads whose only destination is a motorway must be assigned motorway status, notwithstanding the possibility of their not being built to normal motorway standards. For example, the A48(M) motorway outside Cardiff begins after the last exit to St Mellons, since by staying on the dual carriageway you cannot get anywhere other than the M4 eastbound; however, it is a motorway-grade highway."

So it looks like it is a motorway.

Cheers

Dave

[NSR Mick]

You cant go on the M stretch.
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[FreshAL]

The A329(M) near here is under motorway regualtions and has big signs saying No Learners, Tractors, Petestrians etc

[NSR Mick]

To be honest I dont think the mancunian way has anything like that and the m part of it is only a mile or 2 long i think.
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[mrbluesbox]

Dont suppose anyone knows where the motorway sections are on it then - i usually get on the junction near picadilly station and head straight off down regent road towards eccles?
Would i be ok on this part?

Thanks

Gaz
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[NSR Mick]

see below mate

https://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50/micklivesey/misc/manc.jpg
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[Stiffler]

If you see blue signs it's a no go!

I work at the University of Manchester and quite often use Mancunian way in the car, I've come so close to just auto-piloting myself onto there on my little 125!
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[mrbluesbox]

Cheers for that

Think id better be changing my route home from work then
Just lucky i didnt get clocked while i was riding.
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[Louise]

I have to travel on the A3 which then turns into A3 (M)

I thought I was allowed on this as it still is an A road untill the signs go blue (M)
Ive been riding on it for months.
Its an absoult buger, as the part to my house is only a mile long yet it got turned in to a (M)

[ColdInsomnia]

Ah well, guess I was wrong then.

I often rode on the A48 (M) on my TZR with my L-plates on. Never really saw police drive past me but never had a problem from other drivers or anything, I did it for months on a nearly daily basis.
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[Resurrection]

I ride over the "MANCY" way on my 125 (L's) when its quiet as i work nights. Only really do it if i'm being particularly lazy or im late for work. I was kind of under the assumption that you shouldn't be on it as it doesn't lead to any motorways and is really only a duel carriageway with a 50mph limit. Hmm may start using it all the time and play dumb as it probs saves ten mins going through town

Res
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[Itchy]

the manc way is more of a fly over than a real motorway shit you guys all work near me then? ,
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[mrbluesbox]

Yeah i work on, dale st in town so its really convienent for getting home on. Shame ill have to use the longer route now.
I guess ill probably just miss the chance to give my bike a bit of a rev and let some steam off after work really
At least ill miss filtering through the mile long queue for the motorway though
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[Dom]

[Itchy]

[mrbluesbox]

Nah thats not me
im on a black derbi 125 GPR Nude, ive got a black / white / grey leather jacket with a black / white/ grey HJC helmet.
I usually park my bike on Lever St - right near slaters Mens Wear.
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[Louise]

[Dom]

[Annabella]

The A5 approaching the M54 toward Shrewsbury clearly shows the last exit before the road becomes motorway and directs all non-motorway traffic off the road at that point.

You'd assume that there should be something similar for the Mancunian way... maybe a letter to the local transport agency asking for clarification would be worthwhile?
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