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Jebiah 02-05-07 05:05 PM
Filtering - police view
 
I always filter through traffic on the way home from work and i know this is the same for most bikers but how do the police feel about this?

I only ask because i filtered past two police cars next to each other on the way home from work today, They didn't flash or beep at me to say what i was doing was wrong so i assume its all good? :scratch:

Also i was only doing a max speed of about 15mph, Just a bit paranoid as they had full view of my numberplate and i don't want any suprises in the post :(

Taran 02-05-07 05:20 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
I was told that is has the same rating as overtaking.

Fine to do it, but if you cause an accident, its your fault....

Kate 02-05-07 05:21 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
Its NOT illegal to filter, you won't be getting anything through the post.

injury_ian 02-05-07 05:23 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
what about on a motorway, zig zagging lanes 2-3

Ie overtake - undertake - overtake - undertake.

Followed a CBR yeaterday doing just that, i assumed it was common practice, but some BMW rider was shaking his head. left me confused

lucky strike 02-05-07 05:28 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
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Originally Posted by injury_ian (Post 1177442)
.........but some BMW rider was shaking his head. left me confused
They all tend to do that as they are far too old and shouldn't really be on the road, but in doors with a pipe and slippers :)

I tend not to filter once past 80 mph though!

injury_ian 02-05-07 05:30 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
traffic was 55-65 i wanted to make progress 70-75

scorpion 02-05-07 05:51 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lucky strike (Post 1177450)
They all tend to do that as they are far too old and shouldn't really be on the road, but in doors with a pipe and slippers :)

I tend not to filter once past 80 mph though!
Oooooh er misus! I know a few org riders won't like that.

Tee hee:D

scorpion 02-05-07 05:56 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by injury_ian (Post 1177442)
what about on a motorway, zig zagging lanes 2-3

Ie overtake - undertake - overtake - undertake.

Followed a CBR yeaterday doing just that, i assumed it was common practice, but some BMW rider was shaking his head. left me confused
I think that is frowned upon by most to be honest.

I've done it a few times, but only for a short while and mainly for safety reasons like getting away from an aggressive driver. It's asking for trouble from the plod if they see you lane jumping at speed.;)

Bluepete 02-05-07 07:02 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by injury_ian (Post 1177451)
traffic was 55-65 i wanted to make progress 70-75
That will get their attention very fast. Don't do it unless you are willing to accept a due care if you cause other road users to brake, swerve to avoid you etc. Apparently, if traffic is moving at less than about 20mph in all lanes, then filtering is accepted.

mister c 02-05-07 07:05 PM
Re: Filtering - police view
 
This might help. It is a lot to read, but it sheds a lot of light on the subject.

http://www.motorcycle-training.f2s.com/filtering.html


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