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MCI Launches Code as London Launches City-Wide Experimental Bus Lane Access for PTWs
To coincide with the opening of London’s primary route bus lanes to motorcyclists on January 5th, the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has launched a new Code of Conduct for motorcyclists who will be enjoying the new freedom to use bus lanes. The Code has been developed in partnership with the London Police and is supported by motorcycle riders’ groups, the media and motorcycle dealerships.
The Code contains guidance and gives information to motorcyclists about the safe and responsible use of bus lanes. The most important point is that bus lanes are shared road space and are also used by other vulnerable road users such as cyclists.
London’s Mayor Boris Johnson announced that bus lanes would be open to motorcyclists for an experimental period, after the results of a three year study by Transport for London showed that motorcycle safety could b
e enhanced without causing safety problems for pedestrians or cyclists.
MCI’s Craig Carey-Clinch said: “Motorcycles in bus lanes is good news for road safety and will also help to improve accessibility for motorcyclists who travel in London. However, it is essential that riders use this new freedom responsibly. This is why the MCI and its partners have developed the Code, which provides valuable advice and encourages riders to be aware of pedestrians and cyclists when they ride in bus lanes.”
The Code of Conduct in brief:
- We share bus lanes with other vulnerable road users, take extra care around them.
- Be aware of pedestrians walking through traffic queues and at bus stops.
- Look out for pedal cycles and give them a wide berth, they may suddenly change direction or position.
- Pass cyclists on the offside only – never undertake.
- Always assume cyclists cannot hear or see you behind them.
- Do not use excessive speed when using bus lanes or overtaking cyclists.
- Do not overtake each other.
- Watch out for other vehicles at junctions and side roads.
- Take extra care when riding alongside congested pavement areas.
- We are ambassadors for motorcycling, riding in a bus lane is a privilege that needs to be respected
The full Code can be downloaded from MCI’s website at www.mcia.co.uk and comes as both a leaflet and also in a business card ‘cut out and keep’ format.
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FRAMEWORK REGULATION ON PTWs TYPE-APPROVAL
CIECA'S COMPETITION FOR RIDER TRAINERS
ERF-IRF UNDERLINE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN MUST CONSIDER PTW SAFETY
VICE PRESIDENTE TAJANI: EU ACTION NEEDED FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
Left: Craig Carey-Clinch