Cycle lanes and tracks represent varying degrees of separation for cyclists from motor traffic. The layout of these facilities may include designated space on the carriageway (cycle lanes), dedicated cycle space (cycle tracks) or space shared with others (shared use facilities).
Cycle lanes marked on the road require drivers to show consideration for cyclists. For example, do not overtake cyclists when you are about to make a left turn.
Cycle lanes can be either mandatory or advisory. The road markings are distinctively solid white lines, whereas advisory cycle lanes are marked with broken white lines. On advisory lanes other road users can drive into them if necessary.
Some cycle lanes end at advanced stop lines (ASL). An ASL reservoir at a signalised junction is a signed and marked area, like a box in front of the stop line of the traffic signals, which gives cyclists a safe, visible area to wait, where they are segregated from other traffic. It allows cyclists to move ahead before other vehicles, making it safer to turn left or right.