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'Non-Mandatory' Cycle tracks

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  • 18-10-2007 11:20pm
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    cyclopath2001
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    I was perusing the statutory regs as one does on an autumn evening when I was struck by this definition in SI181/1997, I've highlighted the critical parts.
    Cycle Track.
    26. (1) Traffic sign number RRM 022 shall—
    (a) indicate the right hand edge of a cycle track where it forms part of a roadway, and
    (b) consist of a continuous white line approximately 100 millimetres or 150 millimetres wide.

    (2) Traffic sign number RRM 023 shall—
    (a) indicate the right and left hand edges of a cycle track where it forms part of a footway, and (b) consist of continuous white lines approximately 100 millimetres or 150 millimetres wide and spaced approximately 1 metre apart.
    Have I missed something or does this mean that 'cycle tracks' on roadways must have RRM022 (continuous white line) markings or they're not legally cycle tracks at all?


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    niceonetom
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    cyclopath2001 wrote: »
    I was perusing the statutory regs as one does on an autumn evening...

    no. please no. there has to be a better use of your time.


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    cyclopath2001
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    niceonetom wrote: »
    no. please no. there has to be a better use of your time.
    Hmm, yes, I was thinking of going down to the city quays with my measuring tape.

    The length, width and distance between the white lines in along the new 'cycle lanes' needs checking.


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    Victor
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    Note the amendments in the 1998 regs.


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    cyclopath2001
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    Do you mean SI 274/1998? It does not amend the provisions of SI181/1997 where the markings are defined.

    It refers to situations where RRM023 is on a roadway, but as far as I can see there is no legal provision for the use of RRM 023 on a roadway unless SI181/1997 has been superceded.

    As far as I can see, RRM 023, the broken white line described in the SI, can only be used on footways.


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