Can I confirm my understanding of this bit of road?
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.4843...7i16384!8i8192
Is this unusual (to me at least) road layout simply to allow cars to pass busses at the bus stop?
I went through it late on Friday night and, because the signage wasn't overly clear went straight through the "bus" bit. The car following me went to the right and negotiated the chicane.
Parked within sight of it, every car and van that came through while I was sat there slowed and went through the chicane rather than straight on.
When there's no bus, why don't people sail straight through? Is it that it's often sufficiently busy that you can get caught at the give way? Or is it forbidden to go straight unless you are a bus and I should expect a fine?
Looks like it .
Is it actually a bus lane ?
If not, and it’s merely a stopping place for the bus , it’s pretty well thought out .
I’d assume the bus would need to indicate to leave that area?
Plus, if you did get a fine , I’d suggest your appeal would be favourably looked on if the sineage isn’t clear
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Don’t know the area personally, but looking at the street map there is a clear no entry sign for motor vehicles except buses. Camera situated there too. Suspect there will be a fine applied.
Edited - used street view to go up and down. The sign looks to be missing from the post in the direction you posted. It’s evident in the opposite carriageway. The camera is an Enforcement one so guess it will cover both directions of travel.
Last edited by RLE; Today at 16:24.
You’ll be fine. No road signs and no cameras.
This is how they are signed when they don’t want you to drive in the bus lane. They also have cameras monitoring to enforce the fines.
They are added to ensure only cars and buses can travel the road and trucks can’t.
This example is Cox Lane, Chessington which is also like Hounslow enforced by TfL.
I know that specific bit of road quite well.
Your understanding is correct, the left hand bit is for buses only and other vehicles should negotiate the awkward chicane.
When I was younger I often went straight on as it is easier.
These days, there may be cameras I am not sure. But tbh I think you will get away with it.
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