Can you cycle in a bus lane if the blue road sign only says Bus and Taxis?
Posted by ry_guy1007@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 2 comments
My understanding was that you could cycle in all bus lanes by default. A friend asked about a street nearby that the blue road sign only showed the symbol for the Bus and Taxi on it. I have now stumped myself as I have never even noticed that and just assumed you could cycle there. Can you cycle if the symbol for bicycle is not shown on the blue road sign for the bus lane?
drw2919@reddit
I have never noticed this on my daily commutes but agree that the answer would appear to be no.
UltraLlamatron@reddit
The Highway Code says the following. Importantly it says “most” not “all” and “as indicated on signs” so I think your answer is no.
65 Bus Lanes. Most bus lanes may be used by cyclists as indicated on signs. Watch out for people getting on or off a bus. Be very careful when overtaking a bus or leaving a bus lane as you will be entering a busier traffic flow. Do not pass between the kerb and a bus when it is at a stop.