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    Motorcycles and lane weaving

    Is it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
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    #2
    AFAIK it's legal if it's safe to do so, i.e. in slow traffic. I think it's called filtering.

    I'm never sure whether it can be legal in fast moving traffic on a motorway.
    Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
    +5 Xeno Cool Points

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      #3
      Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View Post
      Is it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
      No.

      One would only "hope" to read an Obituary next day.

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        #4
        A mate recently attended a speed awareness course.

        Apparently it is illegal.

        But on roads it is allowed for cyclists.

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          #5
          Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
          AFAIK it's legal if it's safe to do so, i.e. in slow traffic. I think it's called filtering.

          I'm never sure whether it can be legal in fast moving traffic on a motorway.
          I see it every day, even if I'm doing 70ish.
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            #6
            Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
            No.

            One would only "hope" to read an Obituary next day.
            They are true citizens! How else are those needing kidney transplants going to get a new life?

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              #7
              Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View Post
              I see it every day, even if I'm doing 70ish.
              If you are a policeman you should be nicking them.

              If not, why do you care?

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                #8
                Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                If you are a policeman you should be nicking them.

                If not, why do you care?
                Because it's dangerous!
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                  http://www.cih.org/news-article/disp...housing_market

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View Post
                    Is it legal to undertake on the motorway weaving between cars whilst riding on the dotted lane markings?
                    What you describe would certainly be illegal - it is undertaking.

                    However, filtering is legal. This constitutes a motorcyclist passing stationary or slow moving traffic. It can even be done where there are double white lines to prevent over-taking - provided the motorcyclist does not cross those white lines and their is sufficient room to pass the stationary/slow moving vehicle.

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