'B' lanes or bus lanes

[Maha]

....then you sir....are in TROUBLE!!!

I am not even sure what the strip is for?
Maybe a now, non used bus lane ?
So it must be for bikes....

[willytheekid]

I am not even sure what the strip is for?
Maybe a now, non used bus lane ?
So it must be for bikes....

...maybe it "was" a cycle lane? (there usualy red...arn't they?)...either way, Im with you!...its gotta be for bikes!
...its RED so we can go faster lol

[p.dath]

Is there a sign that says "special purpose vehicle lanes" anywhere? Or is the classification only written in the road code. I havent checked that book in a while. I can understand the busway , but a fancy coloured lane that has no traffic in it while your legally splitting and greatly increasing your risk while doing so....
Bring on a "B" Lane

There is no such sign, and so such legal requirement for there to be such a sign. The designation of the special purpose vehicle lanes that rung alongside of the North Shore motorways is controlled by LTSA regulation, from memory. And they have the legal power to make it whatever they like.

[ExpertoCrede]

The bus lanes on SH1 north of the bridge are off limits for bikes although many riders take a chance on them however what about the left lane going south across the bridge just south of the bridge, bus only? It's not a dedicated bus lane simply a bridge/ motorway lane. I've seen several riders in that stretch including Biker Cops (not with flashing lights or obviously chasing someone).