From tomorrow, motorists caught driving in cycle lanes are to be fined. This will apply to drivers who cross the solid white lines which mark out the cycle lanes. Existing cctv cameras will initially be used in ‘key locations . . . . .to deter motorists . . ‘
So presumably if you’re following someone that’s stopped to turn right, you now have to wait, rather than pass by quickly cutting in and out of a cycle lane. Well lines of waiting traffic should certainly ease traffic flow
So long as I’m not impeding Larry Lycra in getting to that next red light (which he’ll ignore) that new rules fine by me

It is running as a Trial period first. Drivers will be notified of any wrong doing, no fines

After that trial period, fines will be issued of £160, £80 if paid sooner.

as I understand it.

Sad really as what happens in London eventually happens Up North.
I can't see why politicians are hell bent on pitting Larry Lycra against every other road user - including pedestrians.
Wait a minute of course Larry Lycra doesn't have a number plate so he can ride on the pavement and jump the lights with impunity. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
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If a Learner HGV Driver crosses the solid white line seperating the cycle lane from the rest of the road while on test he/she WILL fail ! believe me its happend to some of my pupils. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Andy131 wrote:

Sad really as what happens in London eventually happens Up North......

Do the cyclists get fined if they cross the line the other way? Common sense isn't very common.
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They don’t for crashing through red traffic lights, zebra crossings, road junctions, so unlikely

Ohh no response, cannot be many cyclist in here then  Regards

David

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Rommel wrote:

If a Learner HGV Driver crosses the solid white line seperating the cycle lane from the rest of the road while on test he/she WILL fail ! believe me its happend to some of my pupils.

axle wrote:

Do the cyclists get fined if they cross the line the other way?

Sidthecat wrote:

They don’t for crashing through red traffic lights, zebra crossings, road junctions, so unlikely

They should do, but how to catch them and prove it.  DAVE.

Boxbrownie wrote:

Ohh no response, cannot be many cyclist in here then

At least one, David.  DAVE.

And another here!

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Quiet though….

Other forums would be at war now between Lycra and waxed cotton  Regards

David

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Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......

Does this mean that the Freelander 2 is becoming the new SAAB?
You know what I mean, SAAB drivers are seen as the sensible ones, the ones you wish your daughter would marry.

Or does it mean that the forum members are just generally laid back, and can see banter for what it is?





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