Hi,
I assumed this was a query about bikers filtering thru stationary traffic. I think the Highway Code says they CAN do this. And in theory, I am all for the idea.
That is until there is a 3ft gap between me and the car beside me, and a bike goes wafting through at 40mph. Just imagine what would happen if I opened my door just as he is passing me. OK, I should check my mirror first ..... but how many of us would do so, having just dropped a ***-end into our lap? (Shades of Alan Sherman) (I don't smoke). Or if the car behind lurches into our rear bumper (happened at Aberdare traffic lights, to my wife, on Monday. Not a mark, so sorted with an apology and a smile).
Imagine my wife, long blonde hair, driving a Triumph Stag, hood down, over Brecon Beacons, long bends, good visibility. Biker passes her on bend, with his helmet OVER her bonnet. Few minutes later, it happens again. Is this a new sport? Show off to the 70 year old granny? Oh OK, she's 68 , but 70 sounds better.
On one occasion, she crossed the white line. She considered that there was plenty of room for biker COMING THE OTHER WAY. He obviously disagreed .... tried to kick her headamp in. Combined approach speed of about 100mph.
Have you ever been overtaken by a biker .... when you were in the outer lane of a motorway. I can't remember where it was writ, but either he or his bike was called "Storm Bringer".
Legend from 1950s, a biker went from Purley traffic lights to Thornton Heath Pond, thru central Croydon, without dropping below 100mph ... he said. I doubt that he could do it now.
I'd love a bike, but Barbara she say "No!"
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