Police spotting (junction watch)

Then don't ride on the cycle lane, smack bang on primary is usually the best option on that stretch of road.

I usually ride in primary on the left lane, after going a little bit further in when the lane change to three, look back, indicated and change into the middle lane (again smack bang in primary) and hold that position.

Best thing to do is to take cycle training which will help you make a good assessment on how to work with those road.

Happily, there is a set of traffic lights (not pictured) shortly before this known accident blackspot. By jumping that red light (if the road is clear) I can comfortably make it across that 30-metre stretch and live to tell the tale.

Again, not a valid reason to jump a red light, especially if you follow what I've wrote above.