What do these sharrow markings mean for motorists?
Sharrow markings are used to remind drivers to share the road with cyclists. Sharing the road means you should: • only pass a cyclist where there is enough room to to do safely (at least one metre between motorist and cyclist), • reduce your speed when passing a cyclist, and • watch for cyclists when making lane changes and turns. Be aware that cyclists are vulnerable to different hazards than drivers (e.g. minor pot holes and debris), so give them space to manouvre. Even where there are no sharrows or bike lanes, motorists should always share the road.
