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Do you cross them |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:11 am Post subject: SOLID WHITE LINES |
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Do you cross them to overtake |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:21 am Post subject: |
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only ever cross em if its safe to do so or if im forced to |
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:43 am Post subject: |
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I cannot answer this question on the grounds it may incriminate me.
I also claim the Fifth Amendment. |
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Jam Forum Fascist
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 6946 Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:04 am Post subject: |
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basically white lines, and to a greater extent a single white and broken line on one side, are used far too often these days |
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wivvy's dad Cabbage club member #3
Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14655
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:17 am Post subject: |
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Jam wrote: | basically white lines, and to a greater extent a single white and broken line on one side, are snorted far too often these days |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:18 am Post subject: |
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Jam wrote: | basically white lines, and to a greater extent a single white and broken line on one side, are used far too often these days |
This is because Mr (or Ms) average road user cannot read the road and make informed decisions about where and when it is in fact likely to be safe to overtake. Also average road user generally does not have the performace/size advantages of a motorcycle to pass in those places.
Yes I cross solid white lines on occasions but only when I consider it safe to do so and when entirely necessary. It's my life and my licence at stake if I choose to do this! _________________
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Tinks Fairy Grandmoderator
Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 19443 Location: Away with the fairys.
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:21 am Post subject: |
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I always cross the line _________________ Happiness is a friction burn on your knee
The 1st Lady of the forum. |
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peterpi Mini Moto racer
Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 926 Location: Brighton
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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I cross solid white lines.....
.... to turn right. _________________ peterpi: "like a randy dog on a stranger's leg" |
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Flipper MotoGP Racer
Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 5419 Location: Desolation Boulevard
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:58 am Post subject: |
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I will overtake on white lines if I can see that the road ahead is clear. _________________ If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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Loco Monkey With a Machine Gun
Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 2646 Location: Lost in Space
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:42 am Post subject: |
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nope dont do white lines... well not for years anyway _________________ The Resident Forum Ghost |
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Loco wrote: | nope dont do white lines... well not for years anyway |
you dont do corners so well either as noticed on our last meet |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:07 am Post subject: |
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I don't but have just been thinking what the difference between the "No Overtaking" sign and solid white lines, i suppose its money!! _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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Chuffster Knight in Green Armour
Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 6450 Location: A green place
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:32 am Post subject: |
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You are allowed to overtake on Solid White Lines according to the Highway code.
You can cross the line to turn right, into a road or driveway etc. You are allowed to cross the white line when ordered to do so, eg by the police. You are allowed to cross the white line to pass an obstruction in the road, eg broken down car. You are allowed to cross the white line to overtake a slow moving vehicle eg Milk Float.
Now what constitutes slow is open to debate. _________________ Its better to regret something you did rather than something you didnt do... |
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Jam Forum Fascist
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 6946 Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Chuffs is spot on - whenever anything uses a descriptive word like "slow" then you can always argue your case (just for the most part they'll probably do ya anyway)..
but on the other hand, you dont always have to cross the lines to overtake |
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wildman "Fluffy"
Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 2081 Location: Not here!
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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I always thought the little bit between the 2 solid whte lines was a motorcycle overtaking lane. _________________ The lunatics have finally taken over the asylum |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Chuffster wrote: | You are allowed to overtake on Solid White Lines according to the Highway code.
You can cross the line to turn right, into a road or driveway etc. You are allowed to cross the white line when ordered to do so, eg by the police. You are allowed to cross the white line to pass an obstruction in the road, eg broken down car. You are allowed to cross the white line to overtake a slow moving vehicle eg Milk Float.
Now what constitutes slow is open to debate. |
Quote: | Chuffs is spot on - whenever anything uses a descriptive word like "slow" then you can always argue your case (just for the most part they'll probably do ya anyway)..
but on the other hand, you dont always have to cross the lines to overtake |
Direct from the Highway Code Sorry Jam and Chuffs the slow bit is specific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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Jam Forum Fascist
Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Posts: 6946 Location: Brighton, Sussex
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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oh balls! |
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GT Expert CnutCnut
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5099 Location: Probably in ya mirror if you bothered to look!
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Does stationary vehicle include ones stopped in a traffic jam, held at lights etc, that's arguable me finks!! _________________ Speed Limits are Minimums and remember Opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one
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Chuffster Knight in Green Armour
Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Posts: 6450 Location: A green place
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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I did say that what constituted slow was open to debate and I think any self respecting person whould take into account the speed limit of the road in question in the first place. Something doing 10mph on a National Speed limit road is ridiculous, infact, 20mph is ridiculous (taking it that there is no traffic jam or queue etc). Usually you can get past most traffic without even touching let alone going over the white line if you are on a motorbike, well unless you have a lardy bike, a car/van etc is a different matter entirely. _________________ Its better to regret something you did rather than something you didnt do... |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Chuffster wrote: | unless you have a lardy bike |
That's when the pavement comes in handy
Do be aware that the rozzers have reportedly been known to use "white line camera's" allegedly they've used them on the mayday Hastings run... _________________
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Tiny MotoGP Racer
Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 2519 Location: God's Right Hand
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ I'd rather have a full bottle infront of me, than a full frontal Lobotomy |
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Flipper MotoGP Racer
Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 5419 Location: Desolation Boulevard
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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matttherat wrote: | Does stationary vehicle include ones stopped in a traffic jam, held at lights etc, that's arguable me finks!! |
Think you'll find that cars at traffic lights etc are not classed as stationary for the purpose of the code. _________________ If you judge people, you have no time to love them. |
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gregs656 Speedway Rider
Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 515 Location: Bognor Regis
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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incidently it really buggs me when a solid white line becomes a broken one for a junction.
i appreciate that this is for people turning right (although apparently your allowed to cross em to turn right anyway)
but i just think 'some poor bastards gunna see the broken white line, not see the junction and hit summut turning right'
it has always tickled me a little, doubt that will ever change. |
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Loco Monkey With a Machine Gun
Joined: 12 Jan 2005 Posts: 2646 Location: Lost in Space
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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SlapheadBandit© wrote: | Loco wrote: | nope dont do white lines... well not for years anyway |
you dont do corners so well either as noticed on our last meet |
lol yeah well I was alright in the morning just lost the plot a little in the afternoon i'm now sorted for the next meet I ride the same bike everyday now instead of swapping about and taken the time to sort out the suspension properly rather than just rock hard settings that made the bike reluctant to turn, still .......crawls off to think of a decent comback
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GSEX-SLAPPY Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Loco wrote: | SlapheadBandit© wrote: | Loco wrote: | nope dont do white lines... well not for years anyway |
you dont do corners so well either as noticed on our last meet |
lol yeah well I was alright in the morning just lost the plot a little in the afternoon i'm now sorted for the next meet I ride the same bike everyday now instead of swapping about and taken the time to sort out the suspension properly rather than just rock hard settings that made the bike reluctant to turn, still .......crawls off to think of a decent comback
Next time gadget .......next time |
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