Nottinghamshire County Council has released a press statement stating motorists travelling in West Bridgford are being reminded to consider cyclists and not ignore advanced stop lines (ASLs) at signal junctions in the area. Apperently many motorists have been crossing the stop lines, not enabling cyclists to wait at stoplights in front of the cars. The County Council introduced ASLs at most signalised junctions along Melton Road and Loughborough Road to make cycling easier in the area.
From the County Council press release:
Since they have been painted the Council has received reports of vehicles ignoring the advanced stop lines and crossing over into the marked area designated for bikes at these junctions. The Highway Code states motorists must not cross advanced stop lines when traffic lights are red and should avoid crossing over onto the marked area. A large amount of people cycle in the West Bridgford area and the County Council hopes to introduce more ASLs in areas across the county where cycling is also popular.
Advanced stop lines enable cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic at signalised junctions, giving them a head start and is particularly useful if turning right. Ed Ducker, Cycling Officer, at the County Councillor, said “Motorists who ignore these road markings at signalised junctions are endangering cyclists positioned in front of them in the designated area. “These stop lines are designed to encourage cycling for short journeys which will help reduce local traffic levels along with congestion at these junctions. “We urge motorists to be considerate and remember to stop before these special stop lines.”
Since they have been painted the Council has received reports of vehicles ignoring the advanced stop lines and crossing over into the marked area designated for bikes at these junctions. The Highway Code states motorists must not cross advanced stop lines when traffic lights are red and should avoid crossing over onto the marked area. A large amount of people cycle in the West Bridgford area and the County Council hopes to introduce more ASLs in areas across the county where cycling is also popular.
Advanced stop lines enable cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic at signalised junctions, giving them a head start and is particularly useful if turning right. Ed Ducker, Cycling Officer, at the County Councillor, said “Motorists who ignore these road markings at signalised junctions are endangering cyclists positioned in front of them in the designated area. “These stop lines are designed to encourage cycling for short journeys which will help reduce local traffic levels along with congestion at these junctions. “We urge motorists to be considerate and remember to stop before these special stop lines.”