Right now on Yonge between Sheppard and Steeles it looks like the motorcycle symbol has a sticker over it, however it's dark enough that at a glance you can still see the image. I use it.
/shrug
HOV Lane....fingers crossed everyone
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/shrug
I remember seeing they added the motorcycle symbol when they changed it over from a bus only lane to regular HOV lane there
HarleyHare
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In the spirit of the SNL Mexican banditos sketches of the 80s - "We don't need no stinkin' signs."
Or in the spirit of the 5-Man Electrical Band
"Sign, sign
Everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery
Breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that
Can't you read the sign?"
We ride bikes because we are rebels. no?
I could add to this vehicles traveling at 100 kph or less, i.e. slower than traffic in the non HOV lanes. Slower Traffic Move Right includes the HOV lanes too.
For riders the greatest risk, I think, will be vehicles in the left lane cutting into the HOV lane. I see this all the time and have also seen many fender bender type accidents over the years due to this. Obviously these will be bad accidents for riders who get sideswiped or who end up rear ending a slow moving car that abruptly pulls in front of them.
Saw signs up on the 410, the motorcycle isn't on every sign (I think it should be) but it is on signs where HOV lanes start and sometimes on signs throughout the HOV lane. I've been using it the last 2 days and it has been great. Always have to keep a close eye on those who jump in from the "left" lane whether its legally or illegally, either way it is dangerous.
Riceburner
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I've started using the HOV....and as always, keeping an eye out on other traffic.
blackcamaro
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The difference in speed is far to great to think that a couple blasts of a horn will do you much good.
If traffic is flowing but slower then normal at like 60-70km/h kinda thing I’m down for using the HOV lanes. Bumper to bumper at a snails pace then I’m not going to be 5 feet to left going 80-100km/h faster then the stopped cars. Nothing good can come from it.
Riceburner
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Always have an escape route.
In the hov that isnt as easy as it sounds. The idiot will come from your right and that line of traffic is stopped so you cant go that way. If you try to go left and dont miss the idiot, there is a very good chance you fly over the wall into the fast moving hov traffic going the other direction (who also have no escape route). Your best option (that still sucks) is probably to brake as hard as possible until just before impact and then jump. Hopefully you clear the idiot and they stop before running you over.
Oh, I totally agree if the speed difference is THAT much. There's certainly a point in differential where a horn honk ain't going to make a difference. 100%!
All I would try to do is follow another car while in the HOV lane maybe a bit closer than the normal 2 second rule (what I try and do through intersections as well). Use him as the "site marker" for those in the lane to the right that may jump in front of you. Either way, it takes more than the normal attention & preparedness to come out of it without an incident.
@GreyGhost says it well too.
Riceburner
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Used it a couple of times on the 404 and used the DVP one when it was there during the Games. I liked it and it wasn't an issue. I keep my eyes moving and looking for potential danger....same as I do on Don Mills and everywhere else.
Yep, welcome to Brampton where the lawlessness from other countries is brought here and not a cop to be seen anywhere when you need them.
My first time riding in an HOV lane was on 410 just north of Eglinton.. I'm taking it easy and watching for idiots coming over from the right..
When f#ck head in a Honda Fit passes me at 140 IN THE SAME LANE AS ME.. Is Brampton is a 3rd world country?
When f#ck head in a Honda Fit passes me at 140 IN THE SAME LANE AS ME.. Is Brampton is a 3rd world country?
