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PostPosted: 16:35 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Ticketed for not being in cycle lane - calamity vid ensues Reply with quote
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https://www.minds.com/blog/view/231844919164014592/guy-gets-ticketed-for-not-riding-in-bike-lane-makes-video-of-himself-smashing-into-things-in-bike-lanes
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PostPosted: 16:57 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
The law says it clear, if there is an dedicated lane for your vehicle, then you shall use it. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 17:18 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
The law says it clear, if there is an dedicated lane for your vehicle, then you shall use it. Thumbs Up


His argument is clearly it's not always possible to do that...

I like the last clip Laughing
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PostPosted: 18:43 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Irn-Bru wrote:
His argument is clearly it's not always possible to do that...

I like the last clip Laughing


What do you do, when you drive your car and there's a pot hole or something ahead? Do you go right straight?
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PostPosted: 18:58 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
The law says it clear, if there is an dedicated lane for your vehicle, then you shall use it. Thumbs Up


Actually, in the UK you can cycle on the roads regardless of whether there is a 'cycle lane' or not.
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PostPosted: 19:02 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
The law says it clear, if there is an dedicated lane for your vehicle, then you shall use it. Thumbs Up


Actually, in the UK you can cycle on the roads regardless of whether there is a 'cycle lane' or not.
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PostPosted: 20:34 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dale_Mckeown wrote:
RhynoCZ wrote:
The law says it clear, if there is an dedicated lane for your vehicle, then you shall use it. Thumbs Up


Actually, in the UK you can cycle on the roads regardless of whether there is a 'cycle lane' or not.


Actually we signed up for the Vienna Convention on road traffic in 1968 which designates the bicycle as a vehicle. So if while you were piloting said 'vehicle' you were to ignore a blue circlular (mandatory) sign showing a lane which a bicycle must use you would be committing an offence.

It doesn't seem to be something that is enforced by anyone though.
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PostPosted: 20:35 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's because on the whole cycle lanes are shit, they're barely fit for purpose!!
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PostPosted: 20:56 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
matto wrote:

Actually we signed up for the Vienna Convention on road traffic in 1968 which designates the bicycle as a vehicle. So if while you were piloting said 'vehicle' you were to ignore a blue circlular (mandatory) sign showing a lane which a bicycle must use you would be committing an offence.

It doesn't seem to be something that is enforced by anyone though.


Actually, it means "route to be used by pedal cycles only".

In the same way that a bus doesn't HAVE to drive in a bus lane.

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Rule 61 of the Highway code wrote:

Use cycle routes, advanced stop lines, cycle boxes and toucan crossings unless at the time it is unsafe to do so. Use of these facilities is not compulsory and will depend on your experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.


Thank you for trying.
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PostPosted: 21:17 - 06 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
matto wrote:
Actually we signed up for the Vienna Convention on road traffic in 1968 which designates the bicycle as a vehicle.

Actually, bicycles have been "carriages" (i.e. vehicles) in case law since 1878 (Taylor v. Goodwin's interpretation of the Highways Act 1835) and in statute since 1888 (Local Government Act 1888 S85).

matto wrote:
So if while you were piloting said 'vehicle' you were to ignore a blue circlular (mandatory) sign showing a lane which a bicycle must use you would be committing an offence.

"Must" use? If there were such a sign (and there is not), it would have to be listed in section 10 of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 (and it is not). There are remarkably few signs that you commit an offence by ignoring - most of them are advisory.

There may be a local Traffic Regulation Order backing any particular sign or lane but that would be on a case by case basis, and would have to be very clearly signed.

Actually.
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PostPosted: 20:40 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Basically:

Dashed line = you can drive in it but you're a prick for doing it. Can stop in it for "emergencies" that people presume to be picking up milk or the paper.

Solid line = compulsory cycle lane. Compulsory in that other vehicles MUST NOT use them. NOT compulsory for cyclists to use them. And you're still a prick if you use them.

Also, Rogerborg:

https://i.imgur.com/VW77rOX.jpg

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When I cycle, I see a lot of other cyclists jump red lights. That annoys me and I make it my objective to overtake them once I see orange! However I am fat so half of those cunts get away, and when I do catch them I'm stuck at another red light. FFS
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PostPosted: 21:08 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Not having to stop for red lights is one of the advantages of cycling. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 21:50 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
MinhDinh wrote:
When I cycle, I see a lot of other cyclists jump red lights. That annoys me and I make it my objective to overtake them once I see orange! However I am fat so half of those cunts get away, and when I do catch them I'm stuck at another red light. FFS


So? That's their choice. If they want to get splatted then that's their prerogative - eventually something bad will likely get them.

Chill out. It's not a race.
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That sounds like loser talk. It's always a race. Bonus pointS if you're in jeans & hoodie on a mountain bike and you manage to beat mr lycra road cyclist. Razz
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PostPosted: 22:27 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I am a knight of the highway code.
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PostPosted: 22:36 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
That sounds like loser talk. It's always a race. Bonus pointS if you're in jeans & hoodie on a mountain bike and you manage to beat mr lycra road cyclist. Razz


Round here most of the lycra seems to be worn to show off the beer belly Laughing .

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PostPosted: 22:40 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
That sounds like loser talk. It's always a race. Bonus pointS if you're in jeans & hoodie on a mountain bike and you manage to beat mr lycra road cyclist. Razz


It is but I'd rather be a loser than dead Wink

Kickstart wrote:
Ste wrote:
That sounds like loser talk. It's always a race. Bonus pointS if you're in jeans & hoodie on a mountain bike and you manage to beat mr lycra road cyclist. Razz


Round here most of the lycra seems to be worn to show off the beer belly Laughing .

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PostPosted: 23:45 - 07 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
One 'murican on youtube said: ,,The law says bicyclists and skaters have to use the bicycle lane if it's available. If not they have to stay on the far right hand side of the road.''
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PostPosted: 10:30 - 08 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
RhynoCZ wrote:
One 'murican on youtube said: ,,The law says bicyclists and skaters have to use the bicycle lane if it's available. If not they have to stay on the far right hand side of the road.''


May be true in some parts of the US but in the UK you don't have to use one if it's there. They're full of shit anyway (much like the people who decide where they go and painting them 6 inches wide is a good idea).
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PostPosted: 10:40 - 08 Oct 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cycle Facility of the Month is always good for a laugh.

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