Question on bus lanes and white lines

Geoff1963

When a road is "no overtaking", it has a solid white line ; but there are ( I think ) always two lines, one for each side.
A bus lane means only some vehicles are allowed ( some also allow taxis, or some sorts of taxi ), so : for prohibited vehicles, it is a "don't cross" line ; while for permitted vehicles, it is a lane marker.

I would draw a parallel to the solid white line next a hard shoulder, which some people are sometimes allowed to drive on. Those permitted people are allowed to cross the line ( when breaking down / returning after a breakdown ) wherever they want ; but I think they are expected to show extra care, because it is a rare event, so others won't be expecting it.

Cornucopia

There are a variety of solid white line markings on the road, and the OP's question seems reasonable given that most of them convey some sense of crossing them being prohibited.

The Highway code attachment shows the types of road markings that can be seen: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/560aa6c7ed915d035900001a/the-highway-code-road-markings.pdf

I used to live near the Rotherhithe Tunnel, and this suggests that its single solid white centre line is incorrect (should be a double white line). Let's hope everyone knows what it means.

Mercdriver

Cornucopia wrote: »

There are a variety of solid white line markings on the road, and the OP's question seems reasonable given that most of them convey some sense of crossing them being prohibited.

The Highway code attachment shows the types of road markings that can be seen: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/560aa6c7ed915d035900001a/the-highway-code-road-markings.pdf

I used to live near the Rotherhithe Tunnel, and this suggests that its single solid white centre line is incorrect (should be a double white line). Let's hope everyone knows what it means.

The same unbroken white line is in the tunnel on the M4. It is routinely ignored.

Geoff1963

A single white line might suggest two parallel lanes, each of which are acceptable, but drivers should pick one and stay with it ; which then suggests one can't dip in and out of a permitted bus lane.

I think cycle lanes have a single solid white line, which they can cross but motorists can't.

Car_54

Geoff1963 wrote: »

A single white line might suggest two parallel lanes, each of which are acceptable, but drivers should pick one and stay with it ; which then suggests one can't dip in and out of a permitted bus lane.

It may suggest that to you, but you would be mistaken, both lanes are not acceptable.

"Picking a lane" is not an option - you should drive on the left. If the LH lane is a non-operational bus lane then that is where you should be, unless overtaking etc.

Outside the hours of operation, the solid white line is merely a lane marker, and can be crossed freely.