Traffic cops confirming riding two abreast is legal and safe leads to'road tax' whinging

On 05/03/2021 10:11, JNugent wrote:
On 05/03/2021 09:23 am, TMS320 wrote:
On 04/03/2021 14:56, JNugent wrote:
On 04/03/2021 02:09 pm, wrote:

Usual ignorant rants about a tax that was scrapped in 1937 as the
DLVA confirmed.

Road Policing Scotland took to Twitter to explain to motorists that
cycling two abreast is both legal and safer for everyone involved.
They linked a video (link is external) featuring Chris Boardman
which explains how riding single file can often make it harder for
drivers to pass. Single file means a longer line of cyclists for a
driver to overtake. If you're on this site you probably don't need
me to explain that...

However, not everyone saw the point of the educational video and
instead took the opportunity to give the tired road tax comments
another outing

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-23153


Highway Code. Rule 168.

It applies to you.

Read it and obey it - especially the bit that says (as a discrete
sentence):

"Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass".

What has that got to do with riding two abreast?

Obstruction. It can take many forms.

It's not a form of obstruction.

On 05/03/2021 11:28 am, wrote:

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 7:02:33 PM UTC, colwyn wrote:

163. Overtake only when it is safe and legal to do so. You should
â—� not get too close to the vehicle you intend to overtake

That just about covers the whole subject in two sentences.

Do you know what two wrongs don't make?

On 05/03/2021 12:07 pm, TMS320 wrote:
On 05/03/2021 10:11, JNugent wrote:
On 05/03/2021 09:23 am, TMS320 wrote:
On 04/03/2021 14:56, JNugent wrote:
On 04/03/2021 02:09 pm, wrote:

Usual ignorant rants about a tax that was scrapped in 1937 as the
DLVA confirmed.

Road Policing Scotland took to Twitter to explain to motorists that
cycling two abreast is both legal and safer for everyone involved.
They linked a video (link is external) featuring Chris Boardman
which explains how riding single file can often make it harder for
drivers to pass. Single file means a longer line of cyclists for a
driver to overtake. If you're on this site you probably don't need
me to explain that...

However, not everyone saw the point of the educational video and
instead took the opportunity to give the tired road tax comments
another outing

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-23153


Highway Code. Rule 168.

It applies to you.

Read it and obey it - especially the bit that says (as a discrete
sentence):

"Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass".

What has that got to do with riding two abreast?

Obstruction. It can take many forms.

It's not a form of obstruction.

"Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass".

What is difficult about either understanding or obeying that?

Would you stick to the same nonsensical line if two drivers were
travelling abreast (eg, on a dual two-lane carriageway perhaps at 12mph)?

If not, why not?

On 05/03/2021 12:25, JNugent wrote:
On 05/03/2021 12:07 pm, TMS320 wrote:
On 05/03/2021 10:11, JNugent wrote:
On 05/03/2021 09:23 am, TMS320 wrote:
On 04/03/2021 14:56, JNugent wrote:
On 04/03/2021 02:09 pm, wrote:

Usual ignorant rants about a tax that was scrapped in 1937 as the
DLVA confirmed.

Road Policing Scotland took to Twitter to explain to motorists
that cycling two abreast is both legal and safer for everyone
involved. They linked a video (link is external) featuring Chris
Boardman which explains how riding single file can often make it
harder for drivers to pass. Single file means a longer line of
cyclists for a driver to overtake. If you're on this site you
probably don't need me to explain that...

However, not everyone saw the point of the educational video and
instead took the opportunity to give the tired road tax comments
another outing

https://road.cc/content/news/cycling...log-item-23153


Highway Code. Rule 168.

It applies to you.

Read it and obey it - especially the bit that says (as a discrete
sentence):

"Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass".

What has that got to do with riding two abreast?

Obstruction. It can take many forms.

It's not a form of obstruction.

"Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass".

What is difficult about either understanding or obeying that?

You are the one with the lack of understanding.

Would you stick to the same nonsensical line if two drivers were
travelling abreast (eg, on a dual two-lane carriageway perhaps at 12mph)?

No.

If not, why not?

Because you're making a stupid suggestion.

On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:08:00 PM UTC, TMS320 wrote:

It's not a form of obstruction.

This is though.

https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/fi...AZc0w.jpeg.jpg

On 05/03/2021 14:44, wrote:
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:08:00 PM UTC, TMS320 wrote:

It's not a form of obstruction.

This is though.

https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/fi...AZc0w.jpeg.jpg

Hmmm... Those are narrow chairs. It also doesn't include the expensive
door mirrors that fall apart at the force of a cyclist's breath.

On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:01:01 AM UTC, TMS320 wrote:
On 05/03/2021 14:44, wrote:
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:08:00 PM UTC, TMS320 wrote:

It's not a form of obstruction.

This is though.

https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/fi...AZc0w.jpeg.jpg
Hmmm... Those are narrow chairs. It also doesn't include the expensive
door mirrors that fall apart at the force of a cyclist's breath.

Just goes to show that car driver travel two abreast even when they are on their own though.

On 06/03/2021 11:46, wrote:
On Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:01:01 AM UTC, TMS320 wrote:
On 05/03/2021 14:44, wrote:
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:08:00 PM UTC, TMS320 wrote:

It's not a form of obstruction.

This is though.

https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/fi...AZc0w.jpeg.jpg


Hmmm... Those are narrow chairs. It also doesn't include the
expensive door mirrors that fall apart at the force of a cyclist's
breath.

Just goes to show that car driver travel two abreast even when they
are on their own though.

Indeed. And nobody expects them to dive into a hedge.

On Sat, 6 Mar 2021 12:02:19 +0000
TMS320 wrote:

On 06/03/2021 11:46, wrote:

Just goes to show that car driver travel two abreast even when they
are on their own though.

Indeed. And nobody expects them to dive into a hedge.

Actually the **** who overtook me on a limited visibility bend a couple
of days ago nearly caused an oncoming car to dive into the hedge, I'm
sure he'll manage sooner or later.