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What are the rules on stopping in an advanced stop line box?
Is it an offence to stop in an advanced stop line box? If it is, how is it enforceable i.e. by camera or police whilst you are stationary in the 'box'?
Asked on 23 February 2022 by
Answered by
Sarah Tooze
It is an offence to stop in an advance stop line box under the Road Traffic Act 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD Schedule 14 part 1.
Rule 178 of The Highway Code states: “Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times, e.g. if the junction ahead is blocked. If your vehicle has proceeded over the first white line at the time that the signal goes red, you should stop as soon as possible and MUST stop at the second white line. Allow cyclists, including any moving or waiting alongside you, enough time and space to move off when the green signal shows.”
Enforcement is a matter for the Police.
Rule 178 of The Highway Code states: “Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times, e.g. if the junction ahead is blocked. If your vehicle has proceeded over the first white line at the time that the signal goes red, you should stop as soon as possible and MUST stop at the second white line. Allow cyclists, including any moving or waiting alongside you, enough time and space to move off when the green signal shows.”
Enforcement is a matter for the Police.
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highway code
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