Waymo, the autonomous driving tech firm whose so-called ‘robo-taxis’ are now roaming the streets of London, has told cycling campaigners that expecting their driverless cars to respect cycle lanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them.According to the Highway Code, motorists “must not drive or park ... Read more
Is it illegal to stop in a bike lane in London? A quick search suggests it is in fact legal. That sucks, they should change that.
It’s illegal to drive a car in a protected bike lane in CA, and Waymo follows the law. When it’s not a protected bike like, they put their stupid huge SUV into the lane and sit for as long as legally allowable and it sucks.
You may sometimes be permitted to stop or park in a cycle lane, even when it is in use, but only when the normal rules of our red routes allow. Signs or road markings will let you know where this is permitted.
Is it illegal to stop in a bike lane in London? A quick search suggests it is in fact legal. That sucks, they should change that. It’s illegal to drive a car in a protected bike lane in CA, and Waymo follows the law. When it’s not a protected bike like, they put their stupid huge SUV into the lane and sit for as long as legally allowable and it sucks.
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/red-routes/rules-of-red-routes/cycle-lanes