Blue Light Aware

[Stevo]

(2012-01-30 18:15)Elmo Wrote:  

(2012-01-30 00:12)Josh Wrote:  

(2012-01-29 23:04)Stevo Wrote:  I didn't realise you are not allowed to use bus lanes to let them past even if it's clear, that doesn't sound right.

An emergency vehicle approaching doesn't give you the right to break road laws (i.e. you shouldn't be forced into breaking road laws). Driving in most bus lanes is an offence. However with that said, I'd be surprised if you actually got convicted of something like that in such a situation, especially if taken to court - though it has happened.

Chances are if there's room in the bus lane, the emergency vehicle will already be in it. If you move into the bus lane, you're probably then blocking where they wanted to go which could very well get you in court.

True, but some bus lanes in my area are in the centre lanes and buses are busy occupying them being next to city centre. Just a thought anyway. But I doubt they would do you for it lol.