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I completely agree. There are similar rules over here about leaving a gap to the kerb, and that there should also be a gap left by overtaking vehicles. Both are

I completely agree. There are similar rules over here about leaving a gap to the kerb, and that there should also be a gap left by overtaking vehicles. Both are often not observed. Here's the (brief) rules for roundabouts: http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-cyclists-roundabouts.html http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-cyclists-roundabout... Most cycling proficiency courses here in the UK will tell cyclists to ride more centrally when in a narrow lane, which is good advice. A cyclist is also legally allowed to do that. It gets a bit fuzzy though when there's a cycle lane provided.

u801e 9y ago
> It gets a bit fuzzy though when there's a cycle lane provided. A lot of times, the cycle lane is really too narrow to safely ride in. It really ought to be a minimum of 4 feet wide (allowing a 1 foot space on each side of the cyclist if they're centered in the lane. Some that I've seen aren't even as wide as the handlebars on the bike. Where I live, a cyclist isn't required to use the cycle lane even if one is present. Do you know whether the same applies in the UK?
- talldan 9y ago
  You don't have to use a cycle lane here, but there have been cases in recent years where police have incorrectly stopped/charged someone for not using a cycle lane.