delivering round London area i notice people seem reluctant to use bus lanes when the signs says “use bus lane” or words to that effect, i find my self doing it also, my eyes are telling me to drive in the bus lane but something in the back of my mind just wont let my brain tell my arms to turn the wheel and drive in one
im guessing people are like me, sods law id get a ticket and how would you actually prove the signs said “use all lanes”
the partiuclar ones im on about are on the way to harrow as you come off the A40 mcdonalds roundabout they are part time bus lanes,
not one person went in the bus lanes, we all stayed in lane 2, may be i am just too cautious
Bus lanes in use 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7 pm, outside of these hours fill your boots, I do
Been doing it for years and no tickets.
Pay no attention to the sheeple who can’t read signs
I use the ones you’re on about on the A312 regularly, as said outside 7-10am and 4-7pm they’re fine to use.
My favourite is the one on the A23 going into Croydon, buses and goods vehicles 7.5 ton and over at any time.
That one really ■■■■■■ the car drivers off at rush hour
I use them too in the times your permitted. Just look at the faces of those not using them though when you want to pull back out/round parked cars, they will try and stop you getting in because they think your jumping the queue and using a bus lane when you shouldn’t!
Ive said it before but if you want to reduce emissions etc then lorries should be aloud to use bus lanes at all times since they produce the most emissions. They are a bloody waste of tarmac!
A lot of the problem is that the time information isn’t written clear enough in large enough numbers and letters so it’s best not to take the risk if you’re not absolutely sure of the times written as you approach and pass the sign.Although that would probably mean a fail on the driving test for not using correct lane discipline.
I agree we should be able to use bus lanes. Makes you laugh that tfl want to hammer the hauliers with the lez, because the lorries chuck out nasty ■■■■, but won’t let you use the lanes that will cut down time sat idling
The best bit I find is on the A38 past the old parcel hub and between Minworth to Tyburn. The signs say Bus Lane Suspended and the cars and lorries still sit in the outside allowing me to sail along on the inside
I dont bother using them because I can guarantee once I get in one and go round the next corner there will be some ■■■■ whos parked a car in the lane and then it will be a mission to get over
Pete the post:
Bus lanes in use 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7 pm, outside of these hours fill your boots, I do
Been doing it for years and no tickets.
Pay no attention to the sheeple who can’t read signs
Not all bus lanes operate in those hours! I think the reason why people are wary of using them is because of variations in times they operate makes them uncertain plus your average motorist can’t read traffic signs especially in London where for some strange reason road signs are still in English, not Polish or Arabic?
no but it got your attention didnt it 
