When can I enter a bus lane?
If the car in front is turning right am I allowed to to overtake on the inside if it means entering a bus lane?
Asked on 10 October 2022 by Raymond Dolan
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While some towns and cities enforce bus lanes slightly differently, as a general rule it is not okay to do this. You should only move into a bus lane if it is an emergency, for example if you are clearing the way for the emergency services. Many bus lanes have camera enforcement and moving into one to move around a car turning right risks a fine.
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