A Council has infuriated motorists by instructing cyclists to disobey a seven-foot cycle lane and instead use the center of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drivers in Boscombe, Dorset, allege bikers now “believe they own the road” after the town council painted cycle emblems across the main roadway to encourage riders to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council’s decision to ignore the cycling lane that runs beside the A35 has enraged the local population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If there is a dedicated cycle lane, why are they being directed to cycle in the main carriageway?” asked local Nick Beck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“You put cycle lanes in and then what happens?” remarked Steve Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We recently performed highway resurfacing and have extended the cycling lanes in line with current standards,” a BCP Council spokesperson stated. The accentuated road markings are intended to encourage cyclists to occupy a prominent lane position.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changes to the Highway Code made earlier this year allowed cyclists to ride two abreast in the middle of quieter routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It should be in the Highway Code that cyclists must utilize cycle lanes whenever possible,” said driver Donna Clarke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is completely absurd, resulting in traffic jams, delayed emergency vehicles, and frazzled tempers.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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