Seems the season to be pulled over!

[Chriss]

Will skip the majority of details, not saying I'm right or wrong, but a wide road, with double white lines down the centre, I overtook a car doing 40 in NSL, and I don't think I went over 60. I defiantly did not pass the white lines, but Mr Plod decided to pull me over. Showed me the tape, he says it's an offence to over take on double white lines, but tape shows I clearly didn't cross the lines, where as I thought it was just an offence to cross/straddle the white lines. He took all my details, not sure if it's being taken further.

Who's right? Highway code seems to suggest me due to the fact I didn't cross the lines.
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[Sephiroth]

I believe whether or not you crossed it, it is illegal to overtake (that's why they're there!).

Don't quote me on that.

[Rookie]

I'm sure the rule is you're not allowed to cross the solid line. The overtaking itself is a moot point. See what happens!

[Kickstart]

Hi

The offence is crossing the solid white lines. You didn't cross them therefore no offence was commited.

All the best

Keith
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[moonym20]

They can be buggers

I think your going into a a grey area. i shall be interested by the outcome, although i also seem to recall the rules state that it was an offence to cross or straddle double white lines
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[Sharpy]

From the highway code,

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.

This suggests you do actually have to cross the lines, if anything does come of it you could always argue the toss.... its a great big grey area though!!!
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Highway code has this:

[Johnny GSX-R]

Your in the clear with this. The offence is "Crossing or Straddling the Solid white line"

There's a wide part of the A6 heading for Matlock where I overtook a police Panda last summer, he wasn't happy but went away eating humble pie when i pointed out HIS error.

Yes i momentarily exceeded the 50mph limit but it could not be proven, YES i overtook where double solid lines were in place but NO i didn't cross them or touch them..... NO OFFENCE proven.

God luck

[plugger147]

I think this has come up before somewhere and the outcome was if the rider had not straddled the lines then it was perfectly legal to filter, like the restriction laws I think that many officers do not understand and can't be bothered to find out what is legal for bike's unless they have an interest in riding bikes themselves.

Jonnygsxr will no doubt be able to clear it up for you but until you see a vid then it's all speculation.

Edit: dammit he posted before I finished typing.
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[doggone]

Have been told from the horses mouth (police) that it is not illegal to overtake if you don't cross the solid white line.
There's a caveat of sorts in that you should be aware the driver you pass would be unlikely to expect anyone overtaking at that point - extra caution required.

[steveh]

i think youl be fine, a good solicitor will be more than willing to argue it, but it probably wont come to that.

it anoys me how in different areas coppers are so different, i over took a police car at about 70 in a 60 zone, empty road, not caining it, riding very responsably, the copper gave me a nod on the way past and off i went, i also had a blacked out visor on/down.

some of them are so strict and unreasonable.

hope it comes out okay, i suspect it will.


Steve.
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[SoND]

Does overtaking like this count as being illegal?
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[alone]

I've done it myself. Overtook a copper that was doing 40 in a 60, with double whites. As I crawled past (obviously without crossing the lines) I glanced over at the copper driving, to see if he'd reach for the button, but he just waved and his side-kick laughed...
Some personal joke, obviously...

I think bikes get the best and worst of it. We're so easy to pick on if they're having a bad day, yet get away with so much the rest of the time.
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[Blackwolf]

I think we will all find out soon enough , altho i am curious on what what side if the law it is of that makes sence lol

Edit: Typo
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Shrug, just my opinion mate, no need to get all huffy.
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[st3v3]

Now, now

There is nothing to say any knid of filtering is illegal, except filtering while at zig-zag lines and at certain junction you can only go as far as the car that is second in line.
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