simondjuk Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 What is it with the amount of cars using bus lanes because they cant be bothered to wait in traffic like the rest of us? Ive noticed this most down Arundel Gate from the back of Central Library to the left turn across from the Academy. Just to re-iterate on this road - THE LEFT HAND LANE IS FOR BUSES. Ive just had a very close miss near a DIY store (that sounds like the burning part of a candle - not sure if I can mention the name here) when I was out, some woman drove all the way down the bus lane and when I indicated to move over to turn off, I left a gap, pulled in and she beeped at me as if id done something wrong. Well let me just make this clear, I was in the right hand lane that was NOT a bus lane, she was in the left hand lane which IS a bus lane until the bus gate behind aforement DIY store You might know this person, she wore so much makeup that if you woke up next to her in the morning, the pillow would be orange and it would look like someone completely different. Im not sure on this point but dont a lot of buses have cameras on the dashboards to catch people using the bus lanes when they shouldnt be? If so, do they actually send letters/fines out? They bloody ought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawny1970 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 did you actually check when the bus lane times are, the amount of times i have used a bus lane is funny when its outside stated hours, drivers look at me as if im committing a major crime, however if they actually looked, its only a bus lane for a few hours a day, the rest of the time, its to be treated like normal road. And by the timing of your post, i suspect that this could be the case, so in effect if so, you cut her up, so possibally you COULD be in the wrong?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 What is it with the amount of cars using bus lanes because they cant be bothered to wait in traffic like the rest of us? Ive noticed this most down Arundel Gate from the back of Central Library to the left turn across from the Academy. Just to re-iterate on this road - THE LEFT HAND LANE IS FOR BUSES. Ive just had a very close miss near a DIY store (that sounds like the burning part of a candle - not sure if I can mention the name here) when I was out, some woman drove all the way down the bus lane and when I indicated to move over to turn off, I left a gap, pulled in and she beeped at me as if id done something wrong. Well let me just make this clear, I was in the right hand lane that was NOT a bus lane, she was in the left hand lane which IS a bus lane until the bus gate behind aforement DIY store You might know this person, she wore so much makeup that if you woke up next to her in the morning, the pillow would be orange and it would look like someone completely different. Im not sure on this point but dont a lot of buses have cameras on the dashboards to catch people using the bus lanes when they shouldnt be? If so, do they actually send letters/fines out? They bloody ought too. As Dawny said..is it a permanent bus lane or is it ony operational within certain times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perplexed Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 If I recall correctly, that bit of bus lane near Wicks is a 24 hour one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattleonard Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 If I recall correctly, that bit of bus lane near Wicks is a 24 hour one. You do recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Granville Road is an example of a pointless bus lane. Cars from the other side of the road pull into the middle lane to overtake buses, so it's easier to drive in the bus lane than face oncoming traffic every minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Bus lanes are for buses AND cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabby Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 What is it with the amount of cars using bus lanes because they cant be bothered to wait in traffic like the rest of us? Ive noticed this most down Arundel Gate from the back of Central Library to the left turn across from the Academy. Just to re-iterate on this road - THE LEFT HAND LANE IS FOR BUSES. Ive just had a very close miss near a DIY store (that sounds like the burning part of a candle - not sure if I can mention the name here) when I was out, some woman drove all the way down the bus lane and when I indicated to move over to turn off, I left a gap, pulled in and she beeped at me as if id done something wrong. Well let me just make this clear, I was in the right hand lane that was NOT a bus lane, she was in the left hand lane which IS a bus lane until the bus gate behind aforement DIY store You might know this person, she wore so much makeup that if you woke up next to her in the morning, the pillow would be orange and it would look like someone completely different. Im not sure on this point but dont a lot of buses have cameras on the dashboards to catch people using the bus lanes when they shouldnt be? If so, do they actually send letters/fines out? They bloody ought too. Ha Ha! You got your facts wrong! Everyone laugh at the silly person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob1 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 the amount of times i have used a bus lane is funny when its outside stated hours, drivers look at me as if im committing a major crime, however if they actually looked, its only a bus lane for a few hours a day, the rest of the time, its to be treated like normal road. totally agree - everyone glares like you've just been on the rob or something, I'm going to get a bumper sticker that glows and says "it's a rush hour bus lane, leave me alone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Squirrel Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Given the general tone of life in this world, its tough luck! Dog eat dog in this life and if you want to get ahead.... Cheat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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