With-flow pedal cycle lane Road safety sign - 3mm Aluminium sign fitted with 2 strips Channel to rear for mounting on post 600mm x 300mm

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Where there is a solid white line dividing a contraflow cycle lane from other vehicles, you must not cross it. Straying across dashed white lines is allowed, but only when necessary, and when you are sure it is safe to do so. ensure that you do not use the Information in a way that suggests any official status or that the Information Provider endorses you or your use of the Information; Cyclists can use the lane if they wish, but motorists are not permitted. Contra-flow pedal cycles in a one-way street The white downward-pointing arrow indicates a co ntra-flow traffic lane separated by traffic cylinders. Where the contra-flow lane is separated by a physical barrier or a buffer lane (a lane closed to traffic), the white arrow is not shown. exploit the Information commercially for example, by combining it with other Information, or by including it in your own product or application.

What I really think about... supercars, America, foreigners, car launches, Top Gear, the battle of the sexes and cars " Where it is possible to provide a traffic island at the start of the contra—flow lane, signs should be the same as those shown in figure 17-3 and described in para 17.19. A "keep left" sign to diagram 610 should be provided on the island, facing oncoming traffic approaching the end of the one-way street. The island should also be protected by hatched markings as shown in figure 17-3. The continuous line denoting the edge of the cycle lane is replaced by a hazard warning line to diagram 1004. Where the lane is not marked along the whole length of the road (see para 17.24), a short length of hazard warning line, marking the boundary, should be provided at the start of the lane.The sign here - without the vertical white line - indicates a one way street with contraflow cycling but not in a cycle lane, However, they are usually not good enough to make cycling safe and normal for everyone, so should be progressively upgraded to provide high quality protected space: the faster and busier the road, the greater the protection needed. Two sizes are prescribed for the sign to diagram 962.1; in most cases the smaller size will be sufficient. The sign should be mounted below any GIVE WAY or STOP sign or, if the junction is controlled by traffic signals, mounted a sufficient distance in advance of the junction so as not to obstruct the view of the signal head. The sign to diagram 967 is prescribed in two sizes. The smaller size should be used on roads with a speed limit of 20mph or 30mph. The larger size is for use on roads with higher limits.

There may be temporary reduced speed limits in place which you should follow. It’s important to keep a safe distance from the car in front, don’t attempt to overtake anyone and don’t cross the line of cones. Contraflow cycle lane Where cycle lanes are introduced, the absolute minimum width is 1.5 metres, but 2 metres is preferred and essential at higher speeds (exceptions to this may be necessary through protected cycle by-passes or to pass stationary traffic at junctions). Anything less than 1.5 metres (minimum) deprives cyclists of road space and encourages traffic to pass too close. There are occasional - now faded - markings, encouraging riders to keep to the left. although I could imagine the pavé encouraging some to use the smoother footway. The cycle contraflow ends with this short "lane" diverting riders to the left without a clear sign that the cycle contraflow ends.

The most popular advice topics — we've got you covered 2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things to know If the painted white line is solid, it means that the lane is ‘mandatory’ and drivers have to stay out of it during its time of operation, i.e. they can't park or drive in it. Cyclists, however, don’t have to stay within it.

Keep to the correct lane – Stay in the lane indicated by the road signs and markings. Contraflow systems often have narrow lanes, so it’s important to stay in your lane and not switch lanes unnecessarily.For many motorists and cyclists, the last time they looked at the Highway Code’s guide to road signs was when they passed their driving theory test. Road signs you need to know The signs are usually large yellow rectangles with a speed limit at the bottom. The most important thing is to stay in the lane, especially if the lane is narrower than normal.