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Do you cross them
Yes to overtake
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 21%  [ 5 ]
only when filtering
39%
 39%  [ 9 ]
never
39%
 39%  [ 9 ]
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

as a rule I don't cross them, unless it is unavoidable - like a dead badger in the way or something..
if you are following me on a run and we come up behind a car and two miles of double white lines, then we will be following the car. However that is my personal preference and I wouldn't hold anyone else to it, you make your own choices Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well as I started this thread. Exclamation

Generally I hate doing it, but if theres miles of traffic at a stand still I will with care cross to filter past.

Very occasionally if I get stuck behind the proverbial Sunday driver wearing a hat and smoking a pipe with the speedo welded to 30 mph, and nothing but miles of solid lines then I will cross. Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad

The thing to remember is, Mr plod can nail you with a reckless driving charge. and that will be six points. Sad Sad Sad
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tango wrote:
Very occasionally if I get stuck behind the proverbial Sunday driver wearing a hat and smoking a pipe with the speedo welded to 30 mph, and nothing but miles of solid lines then I will cross. Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad


above = dead badger Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Silverback wrote:
tango wrote:
Very occasionally if I get stuck behind the proverbial Sunday driver wearing a hat and smoking a pipe with the speedo welded to 30 mph, and nothing but miles of solid lines then I will cross. Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad


above = dead badger Wink


above = dead badger Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whilst I voted Never, I must confess, I do cross white lines to pass bicycles etc and then ony when I'm certain it's safe so to do.

I never cross them to overtake a car/truck/other bike no matter how clear the road or how far I can see ahead. Ever.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mart wrote:
Whilst I voted Never, I must confess, I do cross white lines to pass bicycles


Loads of Rickshaws round your way then? Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Absolutely Never ....at least for the next 8ish weeks, anyway ....then again, still, no, probably never ...just never in that much of a hurry to risk my life (turning in car parks withstanded...!!) ..If i can't see exactly where I intend to put the bike, then I won't go (...and white lines usually mean obstructed vision)
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Va Va Oops wrote:
Absolutely Never ....at least for the next 8ish weeks, anyway ....then again, still, no, probably never ...just never in that much of a hurry to risk my life (turning in car parks withstanded...!!) ..If i can't see exactly where I intend to put the bike, then I won't go (...and white lines usually mean obstructed vision)


Obviously what ever you do is your personal choice. Cool

However Double white lines are there generally for the benefit of car drivers, with the performance levels of most modern bikes there are numerous occasions where overtaking is entirely safe. But of course you are breaking the law if you do.
Thus I do not think that those who do cross to pass are necessarily being irresponsible or risking there lives by doing so.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tango wrote:
Va Va Oops wrote:
Absolutely Never ....at least for the next 8ish weeks, anyway ....then again, still, no, probably never ...just never in that much of a hurry to risk my life (turning in car parks withstanded...!!) ..If i can't see exactly where I intend to put the bike, then I won't go (...and white lines usually mean obstructed vision)


Obviously what ever you do is your personal choice. Cool

However Double white lines are there generally for the benefit of car drivers, with the performance levels of most modern bikes there are numerous occasions where overtaking is entirely safe. But of course you are breaking the law if you do.
Thus I do not think that those who do cross to pass are necessarily being irresponsible or risking there lives by doing so.


I will lay flowers on your grave, my dear....

...if I have the arms to do so....

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Va Va Oops wrote:
tango wrote:
Va Va Oops wrote:
Absolutely Never ....at least for the next 8ish weeks, anyway ....then again, still, no, probably never ...just never in that much of a hurry to risk my life (turning in car parks withstanded...!!) ..If i can't see exactly where I intend to put the bike, then I won't go (...and white lines usually mean obstructed vision)


Obviously what ever you do is your personal choice. Cool

However Double white lines are there generally for the benefit of car drivers, with the performance levels of most modern bikes there are numerous occasions where overtaking is entirely safe. But of course you are breaking the law if you do.
Thus I do not think that those who do cross to pass are necessarily being irresponsible or risking there lives by doing so.


I will lay flowers on your grave, my dear....

...if I have the arms to do so....

lol!


Your so kind ahhhhhhh--- Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tango wrote:
Va Va Oops wrote:
tango wrote:
Va Va Oops wrote:
Absolutely Never ....at least for the next 8ish weeks, anyway ....then again, still, no, probably never ...just never in that much of a hurry to risk my life (turning in car parks withstanded...!!) ..If i can't see exactly where I intend to put the bike, then I won't go (...and white lines usually mean obstructed vision)


Obviously what ever you do is your personal choice. Cool

However Double white lines are there generally for the benefit of car drivers, with the performance levels of most modern bikes there are numerous occasions where overtaking is entirely safe. But of course you are breaking the law if you do.
Thus I do not think that those who do cross to pass are necessarily being irresponsible or risking there lives by doing so.





I will lay flowers on your grave, my dear....

...if I have the arms to do so....

lol!


Your so kind ahhhhhhh--- Laughing Laughing Laughing


Cheers! Guinness ...don't mention it.. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

spitefuljack wrote:
I don't as a rule.

Sometimes I do. Only in an emergency, like when I have to get past a car when doing 170mph past a school in rush hour. Wink


Dontcha just love those rush hour emergencies... Oh fec late for work again... 170mph.... yeah that'll do it! Laughing

If "crossing" the white line is illegal.... what if you start from its right hand side??
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

f1reblade wrote:
If "crossing" the white line is illegal.... what if you start from its right hand side??


hahahaha trust you Laughing

Good point though...!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

biggus wrote:
f1reblade wrote:
If "crossing" the white line is illegal.... what if you start from its right hand side??


hahahaha trust you Laughing

Good point though...!!!


You larf but years ago I was passed by some dude on a chopper (long story...) along the A30 just north of Basingstoke where it becomes dual carriage way with a LARGE central reservation he continued along the wrong carriageway at over 100mph in the face of oncoming traffic for about 1/2 a mile or so... before finally getting back to the left hand carriageway... MAD Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Passed by a chopper? Laughing Wink

I take it you were on your pushbike at the time?? Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

f1reblade wrote:
You larf but years ago I was passed by some dude on a chopper (long story...) along the A30 just north of Basingstoke where it becomes dual carriage way with a LARGE central reservation he continued along the wrong carriageway at over 100mph in the face of oncoming traffic for about 1/2 a mile or so... before finally getting back to the left hand carriageway... MAD Twisted Evil


It was me on my paper round....



Mad though.... Shocked
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chopper-rider was probably stoned...

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Va Va Oops wrote:
Chopper-rider was probably stoned...



your thinkin of the jews Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Va Va Oops wrote:
Chopper-rider was probably stoned...



your thinkin of the jews Rolling Eyes


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anti symantics ??? is that someone against norton antivirus? Laughing
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anti symantics ??? is that someone against norton antivirus? Laughing


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Va Va Oops wrote:
SlapheadBandit© wrote:
anti symantics ??? is that someone against norton antivirus? Laughing


See Eeyore?? ...Take note....

*smiles and bats eyelids*


looking for another little tool ? ................................wheres Biggus when ya need him Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ohh my Biggus what a BIG CHOPPER you have Big Wink
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