On a long descent with bends, and when safety reasons allow it, may cyclists travel along as much of the right-hand side of the carriageway as they need?

Correct answer

Yes.

On a long descent with bends, cyclists may travel along as much of the right-hand side of the carriageway as they need, provided that safety reasons allow it. Normally, when there is no road or part of one specifically intended for them, cyclists must travel on the right-hand hard shoulder if it is usable and sufficient. If the hard shoulder is unsuitable, they may use the necessary part of the carriageway. In situations such as long descents with bends, it is recognised that keeping to the hard shoulder may not be safe or practical for cyclists because of the nature of the terrain and the need to manoeuvre safely. Therefore, in these cases, cyclists are allowed to leave the hard shoulder and use more space on the carriageway, provided that they do so safely and without endangering other road users.