{"id":3266,"date":"2017-12-18T03:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T03:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=3266"},"modified":"2019-02-05T11:20:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:20:07","slug":"bus-lane-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/bus-lane-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Bus lane rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a bus lane?<\/h2>\n

A bus lane is a lane reserved for the use by buses with a minimum number of seats and is marked by a thick white line. Different towns and cities have different rules about bus lanes. For example, in London\u00a0and Birmingham<\/a> the minimum number of seats is 10, but in Manchester<\/a>, it is 9. Private hire vehicles are not permitted to use bus lanes.<\/p>\n

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What other vehicles are allowed use a bus lane?<\/h2>\n

In London, licenced London taxis, motorcycles without sidecars, mopeds, scooters, non-motorised tricycles, motorised tricycles under 450cc and bicycles can use bus lanes. This varies from city to city, though, and can also include<\/a> security vehicles transporting cash or bullion, postal vehicles, emergency services vehicles and some vehicles involved in road maintenance and monitoring.<\/p>\n

What signage shows that it’s a bus lane?<\/h2>\n

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As well as BUS LANE marked on the road, the blue sign will tell you the time restrictions and what other vehicles are allowed to use it. In this case, it’s a bus lane between 7-10am and 1-7pm from Monday to Saturday. That means between 10am-1pm and 7pm to 7am on Monday to Saturday, and all day Sunday, it can be used by any vehicles. Note that there is a supplementary clearway sign (no stopping) between 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday, too, as it’s a red route, except that vehicle loading and unloading can use it between 10am and 1pm\u00a0for up to 20 minutes, and disabled drivers can park for up to 3 hours (this is not usually allowed in bus lanes). If it is a lane only for buses, it will say that on the sign.<\/p>\n

Bus lane operation times vary from area to area. If no time is stated, the lane operates 24 hours a day. There may also be a temporary bus lane if an existing bus lane is closed for repairs.<\/p>\n

What are the penalties for using a bus lane when you’re not permitted to?<\/h2>\n

When other vehicles use bus lanes it delays buses and increases congestion. You could receive a Penalty Charge Notice if you are caught driving or parking in a bus lane when you are not permitted.<\/p>\n

Are some streets reserved only for buses?<\/h2>\n

Some towns and cities have streets which are only permitted for buses (and usually the other exempt vehicles). These are clearly marked on the road with BUS ONLY.<\/p>\n

Bus gates<\/h2>\n

Some junctions have bus gates which allow buses to pass through ignoring traffic lights or roundabouts. They will also be marked with BUS LANE.<\/p>\n

Can other vehicles cross the bus lane?<\/h2>\n

If there’s a section of broken lines, vehicles can cross here. Vehicles can also cross a bus lane to enter or exit a driveway.<\/p>\n

Can other vehicles use a bus lane?<\/h2>\n

You can use a bus lane if directed by police, to avoid an accident, to make way for an emergency services vehicle, to slow down to make a left turn or to avoid an obstruction or spillage in the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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