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Can you take a motor bike over a pedestrian train crossing?

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  • geordieracer
    geordieracer Posts: 2,637 Forumite
    paddedjohn wrote: »
    But also make sure there are no leaks either as train wheels dont like oil/petrol on the railhead

    so at every level crossing ive got get out and check to see if ive got an oil leak?????? dont be silly:rotfl:[/QUOTE]

    Think about it - they will be pushing the bike so it will take them longer to go over the tracks then if your driving which could lead to excessive amounts of petrol/oil on the railhead. Its a perfectly good answer IMO
    one of the famous 5:kiss:
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    Railway Byelaws state:
    Any person who enters, or is on, any part of the railway to which the public have access must be on foot, except:
    (i) where there is a notice permitting access to that part of the railway to those with specified conveyances; or
    (ii) where an Operator or an authorised person has given permission

    They also state:
    No person in charge of any motor vehicle, bicycle or other conveyance shall use it on any part of the railway in contravention of any traffic sign.

    Still a bit wooly, I'm afraid! I would take your lead from the "Cyclists Dismount" sign, but ask BTP anyway.
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

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  • Littlemadam83
    Littlemadam83 Posts: 785 Forumite
    Oh crikey, I did just email them so thank you for that!

    That is really confusing. I understand the on foot bit, but must not be in control of a vehicle. The "shall use it" bit is saying definitely not to ride it over, but pushing it isnt really using it!

    You are soooo helpful, thank you, as slowly we are getting a solid answer.

    In the small chance that anyone else has this predicament I shall post the reply from the BTP. I bet i am going to have to go the long way. Unless I just leave my bike on the other side and walk to it! Would still be quicker LOL

    xxx
  • PHYTHIAN
    PHYTHIAN Posts: 339 Forumite
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    Hope you've got your answer Littlemadam...

    Have you posted on any other forums?
    One at work perchance???;);):p
    Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those affected (Benjamin Franklin) JFT96...YNWA
  • Littlemadam83
    Littlemadam83 Posts: 785 Forumite
    Hi there, Pythanian, I actually haven't posted on any work forum, I sell printers, so wont be much help ha ha x
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    PHYTHIAN wrote: »
    Hope you've got your answer Littlemadam...

    Have you posted on any other forums?
    One at work perchance???;);):p
    She hasn't ... but I did :D However, I am not posting my responses on behalf of said company. I know better than that.
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • Littlemadam83
    Littlemadam83 Posts: 785 Forumite
    Tigsteroonie wrote: »
    She hasn't ... but I did :D

    Ha ha, I did not want to grass anyone up LOL. Nice to know you lot are busy :rotfl:

    PHYTHIAN - were you the person that assisted in Tigsters request?

    xxx
  • PHYTHIAN
    PHYTHIAN Posts: 339 Forumite
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    Tigsteroonie wrote: »
    She hasn't ... but I did :D However, I am not posting my responses on behalf of said company. I know better than that.


    Ha ha!!! knew there had to be some sort of 'coincidence'.....:rotfl:
    Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those affected (Benjamin Franklin) JFT96...YNWA
  • PHYTHIAN
    PHYTHIAN Posts: 339 Forumite
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    Littlemadam83 wrote: »
    Ha ha, I did not want to grass anyone up LOL. Nice to know you lot are busy :rotfl:

    PHYTHIAN - were you the person that assisted in Tigsters request?

    xxx

    Unfortunately I was too busy posting on here to post on there. WOW....my life is just sooooo busy sometimes.:D
    Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those affected (Benjamin Franklin) JFT96...YNWA
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    I figured I'd use a little "inside" knowledge to increase my chances of being able to post a decent response to the OP :)

    :wave: Phythian :wave:
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
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