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Re:A Type of Road Junction that Kills Cyclists by talldan on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @08:18AM (#16114686)
I completely agree. There are similar rules over here about leaving a gap to the kerb, and that there should also be a gap left by overtaking vehicles. Both are often not observed.

Here's the (brief) rules for roundabouts: http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-cyclists-roundabout...

Most cycling proficiency courses here in the UK will tell cyclists to ride more centrally when in a narrow lane, which is good advice. A cyclist is also legally allowed to do that.

It gets a bit fuzzy though when there's a cycle lane provided.

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Re:A Type of Road Junction that Kills Cyclists by u801e on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @11:12AM (#16116034)
> It gets a bit fuzzy though when there's a cycle lane provided.

A lot of times, the cycle lane is really too narrow to safely ride in. It really ought to be a minimum of 4 feet wide (allowing a 1 foot space on each side of the cyclist if they're centered in the lane. Some that I've seen aren't even as wide as the handlebars on the bike.

Where I live, a cyclist isn't required to use the cycle lane even if one is present. Do you know whether the same applies in the UK?

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Re:A Type of Road Junction that Kills Cyclists by talldan on Wednesday January 10, 2018 @12:45PM (#16117075)
You don't have to use a cycle lane here, but there have been cases in recent years where police have incorrectly stopped/charged someone for not using a cycle lane.
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