Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 6 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 16 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Bus Lanes: Motorcycles
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to publish the updated Traffic Advisory Leaflet 1/24; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of recommending that local authorities permit motorcycles to use bus lanes.
- Answer
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The Department for Transport does not currently have plans to update Traffic Advisory Leaflet 1/24.
The Department for Transport undertook a consultation on the potential merits of recommending that local authorities permit motorcycles to use bus lanes in 2024. The responses received to the consultation did not provide a robust evidence base on which to amend the current policy that it is for local authorities to determine whether to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes in their areas.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 111453
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bus lanes Motorcycles
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- 2026-02-16 17:59:18 +0000
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