tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post3855994851087262453..comments2023-08-23T22:06:29.354+10:00Comments on Freedom Cyclist (ad-free advocacy): Double lines = double dangerFreedom Cyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-56879326435865773962013-04-12T08:03:43.993+10:002013-04-12T08:03:43.993+10:00Yes, it's a good idea. It is legal and is in t...Yes, it's a good idea. It is legal and is in the UK's Highway Code:<br /><br />https://www.gov.uk/general-rules-all-drivers-riders-103-to-158/lines-and-lane-markings-on-the-road-127-to-132<br /><br />129<br /><br />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, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.<br />Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828401001732920598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-54262854910314090802013-04-12T08:01:10.662+10:002013-04-12T08:01:10.662+10:00Promise.
Of course the authorites will have us be...Promise.<br /><br />Of course the authorites will have us believe that the solution to this rubbish provision (actually, anti-'anyone who isn't driving' position) is to wear a magical hat of polystyrene!Paul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828401001732920598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-76323531520621551052013-04-11T21:04:30.272+10:002013-04-11T21:04:30.272+10:00Ok, Anon, sounds like a plan - I shall start with ...Ok, Anon, sounds like a plan - I shall start with my local council and go from there - will keep you posted!Freedom Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-57201702206208360212013-04-11T18:26:34.513+10:002013-04-11T18:26:34.513+10:00Let's all write to those who make the road rul... Let's all write to those who make the road rules to allow drivers to veer slightly over double lines to overtake cyclists. <br /> We need to point out that it's a far safer option than slowing down slightly and squeezing past a cyclist.<br /> When we get replies, this page would be a good place to discuss them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-30905780804519641842013-04-11T13:42:04.077+10:002013-04-11T13:42:04.077+10:00Australian madness - and Paul, if I end up getting...Australian madness - and Paul, if I end up getting 'mashed' remember to point to gleeful folk it wasn't because I wasn't wearing a helmetFreedom Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187400454555241935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090991993980511979.post-39370746813748874792013-04-11T07:48:55.506+10:002013-04-11T07:48:55.506+10:00Hi Sue,
This has always irritated me too. I notic...Hi Sue,<br /><br />This has always irritated me too. I noticed that on such roads in The Netherlands there is rarely a painted centreline (particularly on those roads where cyclists ride).<br /><br />In the UK, interestingly, it is LEGAL to cross double lines to pass particularly slow vehicles (horses, tractors, bicycles) but not here apparently.<br /><br />I too get *squeezed* as the motorists would rather risk hitting me than crossing the double lines... mainly as the latter results in a higher penalty. Go figure...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />PaulPaul Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828401001732920598noreply@blogger.com