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Read rule 165

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Rule 165

You MUST NOT overtake if you would have to cross or straddle double white lines with a solid line nearest to you (but see Rule 129 ) if you would have to enter an area designed to divide traffic, if it is surrounded by a solid white line the nearest vehicle to a pedestrian crossing, especially when it has stopped to let pedestrians cross if you would have to enter a lane reserved for buses, trams or cycles during its hours of operation after a ‘No Overtaking’ sign and until you pass a sign cancelling the restriction. Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD schedule 1 , schedule 9 part 7 , schedule 14 part 1

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