Faz5837:
So then is it legal for a Hgv to overtake a Hgv on a s/c?
Road markings and signage permitting then yes, breaking the speed limit whilst doing so, technically no but if he’d returned to the correct speed limit after the maneuver then I doubt a copper would disrupt valuable doughnut time over it.
Was the maneuver safe? if yes then no problem, crack on McDuff
Faz5837:
So then is it legal for a Hgv to overtake a Hgv on a s/c?
Yes of cause it is as long as it’s safe to do so.
When you said he crossed over no overtaking markings in the road presumably you meant double white lines, it’s not legal to cross double solid white lines unless there’s an obstruction in the road but it’s not illegal to overtake if you can do so without crossing the double solid white lines.
tachograph:
Faz5837:
So then is it legal for a Hgv to overtake a Hgv on a s/c?Yes of cause it is as long as it’s safe to do so.
When you said he crossed over no overtaking markings in the road presumably you meant double white lines, it’s not legal to cross double solid white lines unless there’s an obstruction in the road but it’s not illegal to overtake if you can do so without crossing the double solid white lines.
Double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
TROTSKY3:
for god sake just phone the police .
Only asked a question thought that was the idea of this forum.
Faz5837:
TROTSKY3:
for god sake just phone the police .Only asked a question thought that was the idea of this forum.
Don’t get alarmed Faz5837, someone else will start another thread, and you will be off the hook. 
Faz5837:
What’s people’s views on hgv’s overtaking hgv’s on a single carriageway?
This morning I was overtaken by another Hgv on a single carriageway. Was doing the speed limit 40mph and after about 5 miles of truck behind trying to push me to break the limit he overtook having to cross no overtaking markings on the road. To be fair the road was clear and the manoeuvre didn’t really cause any danger to anyone. I did take reg and company name but unsure if to bother reporting or not.
Is it actually legal to overtake as I thought not but not 100% sure to be fair. I just know I wouldn’t.
No hurt meant by my comment, all in the name of fun.
only you can decide,if hesp putting lives at risk, let him have it. if its not a move you would make then your obviously more of a professional than this guy. good question too… Look after number one.
lets hope the poster never goes to Scotland and ends up on the A75 at ferry time…the poor wee lamb will have a heart attack! 
JIMBO47:
lets hope the poster never goes to Scotland and ends up on the A75 at ferry time…the poor wee lamb will have a heart attack!
He won’t have time to have a heart attack! He’ll be too busy writing all the company names and registrations down, “just in case” it’s not legal.
muckles:
Faz5837:
Is it actually legal to overtake as I thought not but not 100% sure to be fair. I just know I wouldn’t.You and probably many car drivers, had to do it many times around the North Norfolk coast, what with Tractors, Tourists, Elderly drivers and Chelsea Tractor drivers afraid of getting their 4x4 dirty.
And I’m known to be a bit of a plodder, used to get calls on the CB from other local truck drivers asking if I could pull over so they could crack on..
To be fair, that was usually because our breakfasts were getting cold at the Cheerio 
A17 was always good for this type off capper, once saw a mate off mine have to go the wrong side off those traffic dividing islands between Kings Lynn and Sutton Bridge, still laughing as we pulled into the Cheerio.
Though I’m a much steadier Eddiesnax these days, and as I don’t use the A17 very often now, my licence is sparkly clean.
Though to defend your honour bruv, you were quick, when compared to Dents, see a red ERF on the Pullover r’about, then it was game on to get past before Sutton Bridge
just when i thought things couldn’t get any worse. if the other driver did no harm to you or others
whats your problem. i wouldn’t bother if it was double lines on a hump back bridge on a sunny day in
the middle of the night…its his licence his job his problem don’t get involved. you saw nothing, if you
want to be a copper go and drive a cop car. the man may have just got a reason to do what he did.
3300John:
just when i thought things couldn’t get any worse. if the other driver did no harm to you or others
whats your problem. i wouldn’t bother if it was double lines on a hump back bridge on a sunny day in
the middle of the night…its his licence his job his problem don’t get involved. you saw nothing, if you
want to be a copper go and drive a cop car. the man may have just got a reason to do what he did.
yes no harm no problem. But I very much doubt this was an isolated incident for said driver.
And as Ive said already,double solid lines are there for a reason. If a member of my family gets wiped out by someone with no patience who thinks he is above the law and can do what he likes on the road then there will be no hiding place where he will be safe. Too many people think driving is a right and not a priviledge to be earned and respected
I agree with everyone who says your not a copper don’t report it but some of the comments begger belief. I always felt hgv drivers are the safest on the road due to the advanced training etc but after reading some of the responses to this im surprised some of you are allowed out of the house unsupervised,never mind haul 44 tonnes
To say its his license and his problem is only right if a cop sees him and he ends up with points etc and that’s the worst that happens. If he smashes into an innocent party and wipes out an entire family,who suffers most then? The grieving relatives or the guy who loses his job and license?
We as hgv drivers constantly go on about idiots in cars,and there is many a thread on here about them,yet someone crosses solid white lines and we think its ok as he must have had a good reason?
And we wonder why other road users hate us?
Of course the other thing we have to consider is that we are only hearing the op’s version of events and as we well know the op (not just this guy but ANY op) is always whiter than white was doing absolutely nothing wrong and abiding by the letter of the law and blah blah) but it has also to be considered that the op could well have (how to put this delicately) “padded the story out a little”
Now I’m not calling anyone a liar, but well, drivers are known to spin the odd yarn!