Cycle Paths

Susyblue

The red/brown boxes that are before some sets of traffic lights, is it wrong to enter these when stopping at the lights if they're isnt any cyclists?

Also is it OK to push into a cycle path to whilst driving along if for instance the car on your right is moving to avoid parked cars etc?

DriveSkill

Susyblue wrote: »

The red/brown boxes that are before some sets of traffic lights, is it wrong to enter these when stopping at the lights if they're isnt any cyclists?

Yes, you should stop at the stop line which is in front of the box and not drive into it.

Susyblue wrote: »

Also is it OK to push into a cycle path to whilst driving along if for instance the car on your right is moving to avoid parked cars etc?

Generally speaking you must never drive in cycle lanes. However, there are certain times where it would be acceptable to temporarily move into the lane for a short period. For example, if the car in front of you had stopped and was waiting to turn right, you may need to move slightly into the cycle lane to pass on the left but should immediately move out again after passing the car. As always it is critically important that you take proper observeration in your mirrors and blind spots before moving into the left. Cyclists in the lane have right of way.

seamus

Keep an eye on the lines bordering the cycle lane. If it's a solid white line, you may not drive in or on the cycle lane under any circumstances (except in an emergency or to turn left - bicycles always have right of way).

If it's a broken white line, then the situation is as DriveSkill points out.

Wishbone Ash

Just to clarify - there is a difference between a 'cycle lane' and a 'cycle track'.

Cycle Tracks are bordered by a broken white line and vehicular traffic may enter.

Cycle Lanes are bordered by a continuous white line and vehicular traffic should not cross the line (except in exceptional circumstances).