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And to think we're all the devils followers

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Useless laws weaken necessary laws.

perhaps if some of them bothered to read a bit further they'd realise he always has.

But if that is done, the road must be signed as banned for cyclists. I can imagine that happening where there are high-quality rural dual carriageways with parallel cycle lanes, but not on short stretches of road.

I agree with Paul - cyclists are legally permitted to ride on any roads where they aren't specifically prohibited.

This prosecution is totally wrong. I don't like it when lots of people on here suddenly become anti-cyclist, or anti-bus. Surely friendly co-operation between all road users is the core of this campaign.

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I think that sign means "cycles only" meaning other traffic may not use that lane. It does not mean that cyclists have to use that lane.

The sign is commonly found in London where roads have been closed off or made one-way restricted at entry or exit, but where cyclists are provided a narrow route to overcome the restriction.

Don't know about that but, the highway code does have this:

108:
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.
Laws RTA sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 26

Ahh, Gizmo - you should simply take to the empty cycle lane, and make good progress as long as it is wide enough! It's not like you would be inconveniencing anyone - it only takes an oncoming cyclist all of a tenth of a second getting past you by swerving around - perhaps less if the grass is short!
After all, many motorists have to find a parking space one they get to their location.

I use the cycle lane on the way to work when I cycle, which is swept regularly where I travel, but I DO take to the road before I reach the point where I have to cross from one side to the other, as often there is no safe gap in the traffic for a minute or three, so if a convenient opening occurs, I cross over one or two hundred yards before, and make my way as quickly as possible to the ramp where I rejoin the cycle path. As far as I can tell, the only riders who do not use the path at all, are off comers, who dont even trouble to find out if the path is good or not.

The road is twisty for much of it's length, hilly, and busy, and anyone riding in the road puts themselves at risk. I take care to minimise the risk, but accept that there is one!

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