Australia: Riding in Bus Lanes is it Legal?

[lukeC]

THis seems to suggest that it is.

RTA Bicycle Laws (http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/makingitsafertocycle/bicyclesafety/cyclingrules.html)

To clarify then, This means i'm within my rights riding in the middle of the red Bus Lanes around Sydney. And the buses & Taxis behind coming up behind me have to basically treat me like a slow moving vehicle.
(i.e. overtake by changing lanes?)

I occasionally ride up Paramatta Rd (Sydney) on my daily commute but I usually freak a bit at the buses coming up behind me.

[elgalad]

Yes it is, but you have to give way to buses that receive a white "B" signal at traffic lights. Otherwise, you have as much right of way as any bus or other vehicle in the lane.

:)

[TomatoSue]

Yes, I also ride in the red lanes (around George St). But you can't ride in a "Bus Only" lane cos that's for buses... only...

[lukeC]

thanks, I've been hitting the Red Lanes up Parramatta Rd with much more confidence now, knowing that i'm allowed to ride in them and the Taxis and Buses have to respect you.

[TomatoSue]

no worries! see you around