advice on crash responsibility

[Punkstig]

[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=11525.msg124267#msg124267 date=1391157057]
[quote author=Punkstig link=topic=11525.msg124260#msg124260 date=1391155237]
You're allowed to overtake on zig zags, it's the vehicle closest to the crossing that you're not allowed to overtake!

I knew this came up before but couldnt remember who or where.

So I always thought you couldnt. where in the highway code is this
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Is that on same basis as solid white lines where bikes can overtake as long as don't cross or straddle the line?
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Correct, this was bought up on bikesafe too but be aware that they see it as if any part of you crosses the double whites it's classed as a contravention - so wide handlebars, sticky out mirrors etc.
The other side to this is if you overtake within double whites chances are you're pushing through a narrow gap, which can be questioned as driving without due care to others!