Skipping The Queues at Traffic Lights

[ShaunTheSheep]

When I filter to the front of a queue at traffic lights, where is it better to position myself:

In front of the lead vehicle - which means being over or at least on top of the stop line.

Or

At the side of the lead vehicle - which usually means I can stay inside the lane markings and not risk a talking to from the BiB.

[ShaunTheSheep]

Ahhh just when I thought there was some consensus forming. Wayy to help a newbie guys ;-)

I'm joking of course, I appreciate the help.

When I pulled in front once I definitely trod on someone's inferiority complex. I checked the mirror just at the other side of the junction expecting to see the lead car just setting off but no, it was barely a bike length behind me. All it took was a little twist further and it disappeared but still...

At the side I've had the opposite, I do make eye contact and maybe I've just been lucky but they definitely have an "after you" approach - which is unnecessary but appreciated.

If I'm going to queue jump the least I can do is disappear promptly and not hold anyone up.

Thanks guys

[ShaunTheSheep]

There's a lot of talk on this thread about slotting in between the 1st and 2nd cars. As a newbie game to try anything once... How are you doing this?

At every set of lights with traffic last night there was no where for me to slot in. I could push a wheel in but there's no way I could fit my bike. Are you sitting at the side?