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Q. Can I use the bus lane to make a left turn?
A. Penalty Charge Notice will not be issued if a vehicle is seen using the bus lane to make a left turn, provided the vehicle is no more than 20 meters (approximately 4 average car lengths) from the turning when it enters the bus lane.
Q. Can I go into a bus lane to overtake a vehicle waiting to make turn right or blocking the outer lane?
A. vehicle may use the bus lane for the sole purpose of maneuvering around a stationery vehicle, provided the vehicle immediately returns to the outer lane and does not remain in the bus lane.
Q. Am I allowed drive in a bus lane if it is empty?
A. driver may not use their own discretion to decide whether to use the bus lane and must adhere to the regulations at all times
Q. What if I have a medical emergency or if the vehicle breaks down?
The Council will consider exceptional mitigating circumstances subject to supporting documentary evidence being supplied.
Q. When can I go back into the inside lane?
A vehicle may return to the inner lane when indicated by the 'End of Bus Lane' sign and by white arrow markings on the road pointing to the inner lane.
Q. Can I use the bus lane to avoid waiting traffic?
A. vehicle is not permitted to use a bus lane in order to gain advantage over waiting traffic in the outer lane.
Q. Does my Disabled Badge permit me to use the bus lane?
A. disabled badge does not permit the holder to park or drive in a bus lane.
Q. Under what other circumstances can a vehicle use a bus lane?
A. vehicle may be driven in a bus lane when a signed diversion is in place such as road works or if directed by the Police. |
