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@JackT
I'm aware that this thread is about HGVs, but in response to the questions about the law and ASLs, according to the Explanatory Memorandum of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (No. 2) Bill
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"technically it is an offence for a cyclist to enter the stopping area if there is no cycle lane marked on the highway that feeds into the stopping area." **
Clause 28 of this Bill would correct this, it is explained in the memorandum:
"The clause would have the effect of clarifying that where there is an advanced stopping area but no feeder lane, then no offence is committed by cyclists who enter the stopping area at a red light signal."
I can't figure out what happens under the new proposed law if there IS a feeder land but the cyclist opts not to use it, as I often do, because it's safer to enter the ASL by going around the right of the line of traffic.
I believe this Bill is still on its way through Parliament.
Sorry to forum police but I thought seeing as a I was posting most of the answer...
You could say it's actually very closely linked to the HGV issue since these feeder lanes put cyclists at exactly the worst place to be - in front and to the left of a potentially left turning HGV. As we know, drivers just can't see down and to the left from their cabs, unless they have a special downward facing mirror.