What do these sharrow markings mean for cyclists?
Sharrows are used to indicate where cyclists should ride in a travel lane. • For safety reasons, cyclists should ride one metre from the curb to avoid debris and sewer grates. • In lanes that are too narrow for cyclists and motorists to travel side-by-side, cyclists should ride in the centre of the lane to discourage motorists from passing too closely. • Where there is on-street parking, cyclists should ride one metre from parked cars to avoid the “door zone”. Although it is the motorist’s and/or passenger’s responsibility to look first before opening their door, riding too close to parked cars can lead to serious injuries that can be avoided. Sharrows are also used through intersections and some merge zones to support straight-line cycling and to increase the visibility of cyclists.
