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21st November 2008

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Cycle Lanes and Cycle Routes - Markings and Signage

 

The Borough is fortunate to boast a network of marked cycle lanes and dedicated routes, including parts of the National Cycle Network. The proposed network is available in our Cycling Policy >>. The lanes and routes have specific signs and markings, details of which are below.

 

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• Where a cycle lane on a road is indicated by a solid white line, its use is mandatory, that is, for the exclusive use of cycles for at least part of the day.
• Where a cycle lane on a road is indicated by a pecked line, its use is advisory, that is, other vehicles may use it if it is necessary and safe to do so. 
• Coloured surfacing may or may not be used as appropriate. It has no legal significance. Coloured surfacing is often reserved for when the cycle lane crosses a side junction or on the approach to a junction.
• The cycle lane is indicated by repeated painting of the cycle symbol on the lane.
• If the road width on one part of the route is too little for the formal marking of a lane, the continuation of the cycle route between lengths of marked cycle lanes can be indicated using individual cycle symbols.

Advanced stop lines may be provided at junctions controlled by traffic lights, to allow cycles to enter an area ahead of other traffic, thus avoiding the possibility of cyclists being 'cut up' by other traffic as the lights change. An example layout is shown here.     Signs Signs used to demark cycle lanes and cycle routes are usually the same as those on the 'normal' network although their size may be reduced. A diagram showing the most commonly used signs and markings is available through this link ( JPG , 67 kb ) >> For a complete set of information about cycle lanes and other facilities, see the relevant parts of the Highway Code (external site) >>.   To report a damaged sign or incomplete markings, please report it using the Hampshire Highways  online form (External website) >>.

 

Examples of Cycle Provision

 

There are a number of examples of different cycle provision in the area. Click on a thumbnail image to see the full size picture, then use 'back' on your browser to return here.

 

	Centenary Gardens, Havant - shared use path (131 kb )
	New Lane - visual warning for turning traffic (116 kb )
	Crossland Drive - dual use path (130 kb )
	Oak Park, Havant - segregated dual use path (169 kb )