Parking in Cycle Lane

unholyangel

dannyrst wrote: »

If someone can confirm that it isn't actually illegal to park there, then I'd gladdly go to court...assuming the Police aren't just attempting intimidation by suggesting it is illegal when infact it isn't and have no intentions of ticketing people.




But does it even matter? That's just the HC, it isn't a law. If there is a law on the back of that, then that would be helpful to know. I believe the only law applicable would be to an actual cycle lane with a solid line.

Criminal culpability aside, theres the issue of civil liability. Such as with foster v maguire. Granted it was a finding of contributory negligence as the cyclist had ample opportunity (around 200m) to see the obstruction and failed to see it until she was 5-10 yards away. But personally I'd just look for somewhere else to park even if it means walking a bit or get to work a bit earlier rather than risk the liability & increased premiums.

Perhaps they are alleging that parking there puts other road users at risk of injury - which may be entirely true depending on circumstances and would indeed be an offence.

I know much of the highway code is touted as "guidelines, not law" but when it comes to civil liability....the highway code is the standard expected of a reasonably prudent driver. If you fail to meet that standard then the court would most likely attribute liability for that (whether fully or in part).