Would you do this?

[ginllfixit]

Every day on my commute home from Manchester to Worsley, there is a standstill of traffic on the exit that leads to the M60. Most days I see a biker or two cross the white line into the 'zebra' part of the road and filter past all the traffic slowly.

Like this: https://i50.tinypic.com/v8pp8m.jpg

Is this legal? I've done it a few times and it saves me about 20 minutes, but I'm wondering what would happen if I filtered past a police car etc.

Any ideas? Any one know the area/route I'm talking about?

[MonkeyKnuckle]

I filter on this road all the time: https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&safe=off&q=portsmouth&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Portsmouth,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&ei=87UPTLG5GMSh4Qbz07GGDA&ved=0CCUQ8gEwAA&ll=50.806894,-1.04332&spn=0.002007,0.005681&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=50.807219,-1.043996&panoid=xnLJBDZ_GTRDvpa6OhikrA&cbp=12,235.79,,0,15.54

But that has dotted lines either side not a solid one like yours.

I probably would filter on it if I was there.
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[MarJay]

It has a solid white line therefore you're likely to get tugged for riding over the hatched area. Its shitty I know but its the law.
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[njd27]

You're fine if you can pass the cars whilst not crossing the line (although it's probably less safe)

[Bubbs]

Those lines mean bikers only!!!!

Yeah I always use them!!
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[drzsta]

i'd wing it down there, ffs you should be able to see a coppa in the traffic and tbh hes not gonna bother trying to pull you if traffic thats heavy.
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[Paxovasa]

I would use it
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[chris-red]

I wouldn't filter slowly, I'd filter at speed keep an eye out for shit on the road mind as these are the places you pick up punctures
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[gmanxiii]

East Lancs is actually not that bad, I always find a fair few drivers move over for me. It's easier to filter when its absolutely chocca on it as no ones going anywhere.
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[SamJL]

Iv'e gone down there loads of time, and other ones just like it.

Probably not legal, but I know Iv'e done worse things!
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[Mr Hammers]

I would too, but I'd be especially careful of someone pulling out to park there (like if they're about to breakdown or something). Although that's unlikely, there will be a higher chance of them not looking as they won't expect anyone to be there.

I'm pretty sure it is illegal too, so look out for the old bill as well.
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[ginllfixit]

Cheers all!

Guess that's settled then, I'll carry on.

Unless any Police are reading this, in which case I'll stop immediately, PROMISE.

[Luke_Retrofly]

No but I would do this >>>https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/13716-2008-10-28-18_06_56_1.jpg
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[skatefreak]

I did something simular just yesterday, pushing nearly the speed limit with the traffic barly moving and a cop car came the other way,
crapped my pants for about a minute until i realised that the cops would have no chance catching me in the traffic and they didnt even tough their breaks

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[69.9mph]

Here you go, quoted from the Highway Code rule 130:

Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.

* if the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so
* if the area is marked with chevrons and bordered by solid white lines you MUST NOT enter it except in an emergency

[Laws MT(E&W)R regs 5, 9, 10 & 16, MT(S)R regs 4, 8, 9 & 14, RTA sect 36 & TSRGD 10(1)]

I would be tempted to use it if traffic was at a standstill but wouldn't filter past a marked or unmarked car, that's just asking for a ticket.

Don't filter fast unless you're in BUPA, NHS food is shit.

[Paulington]

Traffic at a standstill or barely moving, I use them all the time. .

Just be careful and make sure you keep your eyes on the road, the hatch markings are where all the dirt/massive stones etc collect. .
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[mr-inteligent]

Yes
I did this past a Traffic cop car in a long tail the copper nodded as I went past, they dont care unless you are being a nob about it.