Motorway, L Plates and Commuting...

[Flemy]

Basically, on my daily commute to work I travel on the Aston Expressway which is an A-road but with a (M) after it, so I assume that this means it's classed as a motorway but it's only a few miles long, probably takes 5-10mins end to end and it's 50mph speed limit.

So, am I playing with fire here waiting to get pulled for driving on the motorway risking points,fine and ban? Or as it's 50mph and only a short stretch will I be left alone?
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

If the 'M' is at the end of the road title (A1-M) then you will be fine, but I believe you have to stay in the left hand lane (?). You are, however, not allowed on M roads (M1, M25 etc) until you've passed your tests.

Correct me if I am wrong guys
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[sickpup]

[JoeDougieDoug...]

[Shaft]

[JoeDougieDoug...]

I've always been told that you can go on M roads with the M at the end of the title...
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[Shaft]

[weasley]

[Rogerborg]

Before the handbags come out, why not ask the DVLA, DfT and/or local Plod?
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[GrantT]

At the beginning of the road and at entrance slips it should say 'start of motorway' indicating that those in restrcited vehicles can't use it ('L's being one of those).

The (M) suffix indicates that its a previously 'A' class road that has been upgraded to the standards of a motorway (no direct juctions, property access etc).

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[GrantT]

to add, if you read a copy of the 'know your signs' document that accompanies the highway code, you will notice that 'motorway' signs are all in blue.

From my vauge recollection of the Aston Expressway, all the signs are blue (its been a few years).

If they were green signs then it would have been an 'A' class road

[robbieguy2003]

On the bit you want to ride on, what colour are the signs? If they're green you might be ok, if they're blue you cannot ride on that section.

Either way, it's worth checking it out, I'd follow Rogerborgs advice and check with plod or DVLA/DFT.
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[Pol Anorl]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A1(M)_motorway

a1m is a motorway so im asshuming your in the wrong to be on the a #m
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

Okay sorry guys - Wrong here. My bad.
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[Flemy]

[banditjohn]

[GrantT]

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[Shaft]

^^^^ Does the CBT not cover the Highway Code and a recommendation to get intimately acquainted with it?

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