Motorbikes in Bus Lanes. - SV650.org

SoulKiss · 20-02-08, 11:08 AM

Just had a thought on this one.

If there is evidence that it is safer to be in a bus lane, is there a case if caught to use that information as a defence.

Could a counter claim be brought against the Council for endangering the Public?

Any Legal types got any input?

the_lone_wolf · 20-02-08, 11:14 AM

i very much doubt that you could justify your individual use of the bus lane using the evidence, but a class action type case brought against the policy makers in london would probably force them to come up with an explanation as to why after the evidence says one thing they're not acting on it, but for something that size i expect the MAG would have to be the spearhead

the_lone_wolf · 20-02-08, 11:36 AM

Interesting clash of threads...

http://motorcycleguidelines.org.uk/beta5/mg_04_4.htm

20-02-08, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubberduckofdeath

SoulKiss, I believe MAG are currently looking into this at the moment. They are basically saying to the London Mayor's Office that if there's an accident which could have been prevented by having a motorcyclist in a bus lane, then they'll sue where possible...

Here's the Link

20-02-08, 11:08 AM	#1
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the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Motorbikes in Bus Lanes. i very much doubt that you could justify your individual use of the bus lane using the evidence, but a class action type case brought against the policy makers in london would probably force them to come up with an explanation as to why after the evidence says one thing they're not acting on it, but for something that size i expect the MAG would have to be the spearhead __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

20-02-08, 11:36 AM	#3
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Motorbikes in Bus Lanes. Interesting clash of threads... http://motorcycleguidelines.org.uk/beta5/mg_04_4.htm __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

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