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Jai466
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PostPosted: 09:52 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

I know I don't have long to wait but it saves me 15min on my journey to and from work.

Is it ok if we ride our bikes on the fat white line between the roads and bus lanes?
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PostPosted: 09:55 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

If your seen by Cctv cameras then you'd probably be fined depending on the restrictions in place. If you are unable to filter on the outside, best bet is to give yourself a bit more time for your journey. I'd rather be safe and stay in the queue than to filter against oncoming traffic or being in the bus lane.
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PostPosted: 10:02 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

NexusDragon wrote:
If your seen by Cctv cameras then you'd probably be fined depending on the restrictions in place. If you are unable to filter on the outside, best bet is to give yourself a bit more time for your journey. I'd rather be safe and stay in the queue than to filter against oncoming traffic or being in the bus lane.


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PostPosted: 10:04 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could also be very "slippery when wet"
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PostPosted: 10:16 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive done it for a year up London with no fines or anything.
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PostPosted: 10:17 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the opposite lane is empty and you won't be a hazard to the oncoming traffic you can use all of the other lane.

I know it sounds mad but it's something they teach at the Bike-Safe course. They say it's better to be in the middle of the opposite lane, further away from the stationary traffic than it is to be filtering along side only 6 inches away.

If that makes sense Laughing

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PostPosted: 10:27 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks...

I've tired doing a search on google for a list of bus cameras to help but had no luck any1 have any web site which may help?

Also not the busses come with cameras Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: 10:51 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think a list is available from the Traffic Regulation Orders, but TFL are asking for £2 for a printed copy
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/foi/3047.aspx
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PostPosted: 11:23 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

Jai466 wrote:
I know I don't have long to wait but it saves me 15min on my journey to and from work.

Is it ok if we ride our bikes on the fat white line between the roads and bus lanes?


Filtering on the left is begging to have a door opened on you, not to mention T-boning a left turner. Your call.
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PostPosted: 12:32 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

bazza wrote:
Jai466 wrote:
I know I don't have long to wait but it saves me 15min on my journey to and from work.

Is it ok if we ride our bikes on the fat white line between the roads and bus lanes?


Filtering on the left is begging to have a door opened on you, not to mention T-boning a left turner. Your call.


Reminds me, saw some cock open a passenger door in front of a cyclist this morning. About 2 seconds from wiping her out. No apologies, she had to slam on and then WAIT as he nonchelantly continued to get out and close the door, staring at her, while she had to wait. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 13:32 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

bazza wrote:

Filtering on the left is begging to have a door opened on you, not to mention T-boning a left turner. Your call.


Normally I'd agree, however I've used a bus-lane to filter as the OP described for years. Yes, there's a possibilty of a door opening (same as every other case of filtering in solid traffic) but I'd say less of a chance than if the bus-lane wasn't there. I reckon most people check for buses before stepping out of a car into a busy bus lane.

My tip, keep to the left of the white line so your wheels are on tarmac, keep your speed down and your wits about you. Look out for crazy pedestrians etc and keep out of the way of buses and taxis. Do this and you will save yourself a heap of time and trouble.
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PostPosted: 16:01 - 13 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I never had any issues riding in London Boroughs Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

Kris wrote:
bazza wrote:

Filtering on the left is begging to have a door opened on you, not to mention T-boning a left turner. Your call.


Normally I'd agree, however I've used a bus-lane to filter as the OP described for years. Yes, there's a possibilty of a door opening (same as every other case of filtering in solid traffic) but I'd say less of a chance than if the bus-lane wasn't there. I reckon most people check for buses before stepping out of a car into a busy bus lane.

My tip, keep to the left of the white line so your wheels are on tarmac, keep your speed down and your wits about you. Look out for crazy pedestrians etc and keep out of the way of buses and taxis. Do this and you will save yourself a heap of time and trouble.


Best advice imo.
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PostPosted: 08:44 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

Kris wrote:
bazza wrote:

Filtering on the left is begging to have a door opened on you, not to mention T-boning a left turner. Your call.


Normally I'd agree, however I've used a bus-lane to filter as the OP described for years. Yes, there's a possibilty of a door opening (same as every other case of filtering in solid traffic) but I'd say less of a chance than if the bus-lane wasn't there. I reckon most people check for buses before stepping out of a car into a busy bus lane.

My tip, keep to the left of the white line so your wheels are on tarmac, keep your speed down and your wits about you. Look out for crazy pedestrians etc and keep out of the way of buses and taxis. Do this and you will save yourself a heap of time and trouble.


Sorry what do you mean by wits? still a newbie
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PostPosted: 08:59 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I find it annoying when all vehicles keep out of the bus lane when it's not in operation. Half of them can't be arsed to read the signs.
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PostPosted: 09:03 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

To be honest I find it more annoying in Bristol when you get cars and vans driving through the bus lanes at about 20mph, or like the majority of them which have cars parked in them making them useless. Bikes can use bus lanes in Bristol which is nice when they are clear but half the time they have muppets in them..
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PostPosted: 17:02 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

Jai466 wrote:

Sorry what do you mean by wits? still a newbie


LULZ.

He means keep alert.
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PostPosted: 18:11 - 14 Nov 2008    Post subject: Re: Bus lane FAT WHITE LINE Reply with quote

Jai466 wrote:
Sorry what do you mean by wits? still a newbie


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PostPosted: 18:35 - 15 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use the empty bus lanes to commute daily..... I don't see any issue's.
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PostPosted: 10:11 - 16 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

st3v3 wrote:
I use the empty bus lanes to commute daily..... I don't see any issue's.


Some bus lane dnt have camera... But if a bus is behind you they have cameras which can get you a ticket.
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PostPosted: 15:23 - 16 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Motocyclist can use the bus lanes down here (plymouth)

Is it not the same everywhere else ?
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