Lancashire Police release filtering fails and tips video

Lancashire Police release filtering fails and safety tips video (header) Lancashire Police have released a video of filtering fails from riders across the globe, as well as safe filtering advice.

The video aims to reduce the number of filtering fails in towns and built-up areas and help riders filter safely on UK roads.

And while some of the clips in the compilation will have even the most seasoned biker wincing, they throw light on the very real dangers of filtering on the road.

Advice on how to filter safely

The compilation of fails is followed up by on-board footage and commentary of a police rider demonstrating how to filter safely.

With tips like the speed at which you should filter and the distance you should leave between yourself and other road users, the video provides a clear and simple insight into filtering safely.

Is filtering illegal?

Despite the reaction filtering often inspires in UK motorists, it is perfectly legal for riders to split traffic.

There are some basic rules and guidelines bikers should follow to ensure they stay safe and on the right side of the law when filtering on UK roads.

Learn more about filtering safely.

Urban riding advice from local police

Lancashire Police’s video isn’t the first attempt by a police force in the UK to attempt to spread the message about filtering safely.

Earlier this year, Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police joined forces to release two training videos on filtering.

Next page: Police issue urban riding advice

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Peter 3 years ago

Agree with the above comment . That is not safe riding in my eyes ! massive fail lad !!!… read moreAgree with the above comment . That is not safe riding in my eyes ! massive fail lad !!!

Dave 4 years ago

Good videos which explain the logic for safe riding, different forces have different views on the safe speed to filter experience often tells you what the corre… read moreGood videos which explain the logic for safe riding, different forces have different views on the safe speed to filter experience often tells you what the correct speed is.
Nothing wrong with riding over paint on the road, if the lines are broken then it’s safe and legal depending on the traffic and conditions at that time.
If the lines are solid then it’s not safe or legal, if the commentators above are bikers then they would benefit from advanced riding, regardless of how many years you have been riding.
What looks dangerous to one drive on a video is often safe in reality, the observation part of advanced riding provides far more information than sat in a car or can be seen in a video.

peat 4 years ago

This guy was fractions of an inch from the Yaris this is not how to advertise safe riding. Also when stopped at the lights the panniers are over the centre lin… read moreThis guy was fractions of an inch from the Yaris this is not how to advertise safe riding. Also when stopped at the lights the panniers are over the centre line. I think that this is a IAM fail. He says 15 mph above the speed of the traffic, other forces say 10 mph, get your act together guys

Phil 4 years ago

There’s Brocken lines entering the box, as the rider explained he is looking far ahead, scanning for vehicles which may be turning right, entering the box.

… read moreThere’s Brocken lines entering the box, as the rider explained he is looking far ahead, scanning for vehicles which may be turning right, entering the box.

If he did see any indication of this he is moving at a speed which he can tuck in to a space between one car and the next in his lane, or at least pull up alongside one of these gaps.

If you haven’t tried any advanced riding/driving I highly recommend it, it will enhance your skill level and allow you to see things differently.

Maybe this seems dangerous to you based on your experience and current skill level, a BikeSafe course or advanced course with the IAM or ROSPA mite give you more insight and confidence in these areas.

Looks dangerous to me ,riding through shevrons of oncoming traffic ,,the paint is there to keep vehicles apart ,not to put you in danger of oncoming traffic .Driving through the shevrons will cause you an accident .Is this lawful and written down .awaitin 4 years ago

Is this safe riding through shevrons like this video shows ,not safe to me someone will hit head on doing this .The road markings are there to keep us apart no… read moreIs this safe riding through shevrons like this video shows ,not safe to me someone will hit head on doing this .The road markings are there to keep us apart not to put us in a dangerous place ,left or right turns with shevrons in places are painted red to keep us apart why put us head on ..why do Advanced police trading to do silly things ..reply please ride safe ….