bus lanes in sheffield

[olilew 11]

I think motorcycles can only use the bus lanes where it is specified on the 'authorised vehicles' board at the start of the lane

[slh73 32]

Motorcycles can use all bus lanes in Sheffield, but not bus gates. Reason being, so I was told by a police biker, is the council wouldnt pay for new signage for the bus gates.

[muddycoffee 10]

That can't be true SLH because the Council publish the details of all permitted vehicles on line. Motorcycles used to be able to use the bus gate and lane on the south bound section of London Road after Asline Road. But it got changed about 5 years ago. The sign never showed motorcycles.

 

https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/dms/scc/management/corporate-communications/documents/transport/roads-highways/bus-lanes/Current-Permitted-Vehicles--pdf--60-5Kb-/Permitted%20vehicles.pdf

 

Click that for the latest info.

[olilew 11]

Here is an example of a bus lane I would use on my motorbike http://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.3609407,-1.5082284,3a,75y,324.15h,75.97t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-TM1nv9MhbH2JYU5ilLiWQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

Here is one I would not http://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.3911979,-1.4481071,3a,75y,235.05h,79.17t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spoe8oct9vXZ8e2_i-mm8AQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

The sign says which vehicles can use it.

Edited February 25, 2016 by olilew

[Isabelle 10]

It's the one on Penistone Road that I'm particularly interested in, I'm sure I've seen motorcyclists use it, but not many. I'll have to look out for a sign.

I'm not keen on the idea of filtering, and if I can get home quicker (and legally), being able to use the bus lane is a bonus

[Eater Sundae 12]

It's the one on Penistone Road that I'm particularly interested in, I'm sure I've seen motorcyclists use it, but not many. I'll have to look out for a sign.

I'm not keen on the idea of filtering, and if I can get home quicker (and legally), being able to use the bus lane is a bonus

 

I've just had a look on Street-View. Assuming it is up to date (which I think it is, as I don't recall any changes since the bus lanes were added to the northbound carriageway) there is a m/cycle symbol on the whole length.

 

Thought for the day. Take extra care at the break in the bus lane just before the Morrisons turn off. Most drivers are able to acknowledge that there is a bus in their nearside mirror before changing lanes on their way to Morrisons, but some seem less able to do the same for two wheelers.

[olilew 11]

Yes you can use that one. http://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.3967585,-1.4887111,3a,75y,344.24h,82t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s83FaYTSlE7HgyaY4EJhz4g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

It is one of the best roads to filter on though (and perfectly legal).

[Isabelle 10]

I've just had a look on Street-View. Assuming it is up to date (which I think it is, as I don't recall any changes since the bus lanes were added to the northbound carriageway) there is a m/cycle symbol on the whole length.

 

Thought for the day. Take extra care at the break in the bus lane just before the Morrisons turn off. Most drivers are able to acknowledge that there is a bus in their nearside mirror before changing lanes on their way to Morrisons, but some seem less able to do the same for two wheelers.

 

Yay, that's good news, I am looking forwards to sailing past the traffic until I have to rejoin it again later

Good point, I will be extra careful there

 

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Yes you can use that one. http://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.3967585,-1.4887111,3a,75y,344.24h,82t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s83FaYTSlE7HgyaY4EJhz4g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

It is one of the best roads to filter on though (and perfectly legal).

 

I think I will leave the filtering until I have gained more confidence riding.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Isabelle

[alchresearch 215]

I've just had a look on Street-View. Assuming it is up to date (which I think it is, as I don't recall any changes since the bus lanes were added to the northbound carriageway)

 

In the bottom right of the screen it says "Image Capture" along with month and year. In Ollie's link its Sep 15

[Ghostrider 11]

I was told a few years ago, that if the sign says that taxis and cyclists are permitted, so are motorcycles.

Been using them ever since and never had a ticket.

[Eater Sundae 12]

I was told a few years ago, that if the sign says that taxis and cyclists are permitted, so are motorcycles.

Been using them ever since and never had a ticket.

 

Although I can't remember the details, there was the whole hoo-haa about the validity of the signage for the tram gate at Hillsborough. IIRC, didn't it finish up that m/cycles were ultimately barred, even though that hadn't been the intention?

[sammyBoy 10]

Although I can't remember the details, there was the whole hoo-haa about the validity of the signage for the tram gate at Hillsborough. IIRC, didn't it finish up that m/cycles were ultimately barred, even though that hadn't been the intention?

 

You can certainly turn right from the Malin Bridge side at the Hillsborough tram gate.

 

https://goo.gl/G2rU4t