Highway Code Rule 129
Discussion
Just looking for some clarity on 'Highway Code Rule 129'.
[Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse, or road maintenance vehicle, if they are traveling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less].
It mentions stationary vehicles, pedal cycles, horses, and road maintenance vehicles but it omits to mention tractors/farm machinery. I know modern tractors can go at a fair lick but there are still some areas where I live in North Yorkshire where farmers are still using older machines that may be going a lot slower.
How would the police react if I was to overtake a slow moving farm vehicle?
Just as an afterthought, it is the time of year for steam rallies. what about overtaking a steam engine on solid white lines as they are not mentioned in the highway code?
[Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse, or road maintenance vehicle, if they are traveling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less].
It mentions stationary vehicles, pedal cycles, horses, and road maintenance vehicles but it omits to mention tractors/farm machinery. I know modern tractors can go at a fair lick but there are still some areas where I live in North Yorkshire where farmers are still using older machines that may be going a lot slower.
How would the police react if I was to overtake a slow moving farm vehicle?
Just as an afterthought, it is the time of year for steam rallies. what about overtaking a steam engine on solid white lines as they are not mentioned in the highway code?
Let's push this a little further. Presuming the road is clear, would you follow a cyclist or tractor traveling at 20mph on this section of road with a double solid white line system in place and a clear view to the tree line in the distance?
For me, I can't even understand why the solid lines are even there.
whiteyB said:
Sherpa Kev said:
Let's push this a little further. Presuming the road is clear, would you follow a cyclist or tractor traveling at 20mph on this section of road with a double solid white line system in place and a clear view to the tree line in the distance?
For me, I can't even understand why the solid lines are even there.
Are you going to slow down behind the cyclist and go at his pace to determine whether you can overtake legally?
PS. I'm not looking for an argument, just looking for other people's opinions.
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