Is it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
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AFAIK it's legal if it's safe to do so, i.e. in slow traffic. I think it's called filtering.
I'm never sure whether it can be legal in fast moving traffic on a motorway.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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No.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostIs it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
One would only "hope" to read an Obituary next day.Comment
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A mate recently attended a speed awareness course.
Apparently it is illegal.
But on roads it is allowed for cyclists.Comment
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I see it every day, even if I'm doing 70ish.Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostAFAIK it's legal if it's safe to do so, i.e. in slow traffic. I think it's called filtering.
I'm never sure whether it can be legal in fast moving traffic on a motorway.Comment
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They are true citizens! How else are those needing kidney transplants going to get a new life?Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostNo.
One would only "hope" to read an Obituary next day.Comment
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If you are a policeman you should be nicking them.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostI see it every day, even if I'm doing 70ish.
If not, why do you care?Comment
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Because it's dangerous!Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIf you are a policeman you should be nicking them.
If not, why do you care?Comment
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What you describe would certainly be illegal - it is undertaking.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostIs it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
However, filtering is legal. This constitutes a motorcyclist passing stationary or slow moving traffic. It can even be done where there are double white lines to prevent over-taking - provided the motorcyclist does not cross those white lines and their is sufficient room to pass the stationary/slow moving vehicle.Comment
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