NickDG 23 #1 November 22, 2010 I don't know why but this web cam fascinates me. It's the cross walk in London made famous on The Beatles' Abby Road album cover. It seems every few minutes you'll see someone posing like the boys did as they walk across and have their photo taken. And the drivers seem very courteous about stopping for people. I keep waiting for a Harley to ride by but so far all I've seen are sport bikes and scooters, but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites futuredivot 0 #2 November 22, 2010 I'm surprised there's not constant wrecks-Everyone I saw was driving on the wrong side of the road.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites plorensen 0 #3 November 22, 2010 Yea and the lines on the road are crooked,but I guess it would be ok if you got pulled over for a D.U.I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #4 November 22, 2010 QuoteMost Web Cam Blow . . . Not this One! Where do you get one that does?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites muff528 3 #5 November 22, 2010 Kewl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #6 November 22, 2010 I thought I heard once that where the Abbey Road crossing is "now" isn't where it was when that famous photo turned album cover was taken? Probably part of the whole "Paul is Dead" conspiracy. Anyway, what's up with the crooked lines on the roads in the UK anyways? Where's N@t when you need her!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #7 November 22, 2010 I'd think the crooked lines, along with the flashing white lamp posts, indicate and warn drivers of the crossing itself. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #8 November 22, 2010 Doh! I guess that makes sense. I had assumed that the lines on the sides of the road were crooked everywhere in the UK. Anyway, did you notice the grafitti fans leave on the white pillar / gate entrnace, at the bottom right of the webcam field of view? If you click through the stills at the bottom, it changes. I wonder how frequently they repaint? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #9 November 22, 2010 Quote Doh! I guess that makes sense. I had assumed that the lines on the sides of the road were crooked everywhere in the UK. Anyway, did you notice the grafitti fans leave on the white pillar / gate entrnace, at the bottom right of the webcam field of view? If you click through the stills at the bottom, it changes. I wonder how frequently they repaint? It'd be interesting to count the paint layers if they ever decide to sandblast it all off and start over!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #10 November 22, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Road_Studios ... The cover photo for that album was taken by Iain Macmillan outside Abbey Road Studios, with the result that the pedestrian zebra crossing outside the studio, where the Fab Four were photographed soon became a place of pilgrimage for Beatles fans from all over the world. The crossing is no longer in the same location as it was in 1969, having been moved further east in the 1970s. Looking across the street in the direction the Beatles crossed it, the crossing was moved from the left side of the Belisha beacon on the destination side of the street (the side John Lennon is closest to) to the right side of the beacon. It has been a long-standing tradition for visitors to pay homage to the band by writing on the studio fence in front, although it is painted over monthly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites evilivan 0 #11 November 22, 2010 Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days..."If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #12 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days... Come to Cal. It's legal here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites evilivan 0 #13 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days... Come to Cal. It's legal here! Would love to - just gotta work on that transfer... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #14 November 22, 2010 Just don't forget while traveling, we are the ONLY state where it is "legal" but , that has never stopped me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites evilivan 0 #15 November 22, 2010 Quote Just don't forget while traveling, we are the ONLY state where it is "legal" but , that has never stopped me! Don't think it would stop me either... and that's another reason I didn't bring my bike - being a guest in this country I figured that breaking laws probably wouldn't be a good idea... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #16 November 22, 2010 There's kind of an interesting reason why it's legal here in California and not in almost any other state. It's due to the fact that California Highway Patrol motor officers (the ones who patrol on motorcycles) want to lane split themselves but they know it's safer for them to do so if all motorcyclists are also allowed to do it. That way the people in automobiles are used to seeing it, they tend to expect it, and they don't get all freaked out by it. And yes, for those of us used to it, it's hard not do it in a state where it isn't allowed. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jbag 0 #17 November 22, 2010 its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikesIHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #18 November 22, 2010 Lane sharing isn't specifically legal, it's just not illegal and can be up to the discretion of the officer. Many officers have made up rules regarding lane sharing but most of the time, if you're not sharing lanes like an asshole, you'll be fine. I've had the CHP move left to allow me by easier. I think a few other states are ok with lane sharing but I'm uncertain since I'm in California. BTW, I like the webcam.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites evilivan 0 #19 November 22, 2010 Quote its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikes Having said it's legal in the UK... if you get involved in an accident while doing it, it becomes a bit of a grEy area. In my one and only bike accident I got side swiped by someone, and although it was clearly the car driver's fault (and I had witnesses saying so) it still came out 70/30 - in my favour - in the settlement... @Nick: good reasoning - it's another reason I didn't bring my bike (they are building up ); not confident in driver awareness over here when it comes to bikes..."If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #20 November 22, 2010 Quote its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikes Well, who can argue that ? If you exceeded the speed of the cars by more than 15 MPH, that ticket can stick... BTW, contact me some time, I'll buy ya a beer here in El Cajon.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #21 November 22, 2010 Yes, that's the rub, you have to do it safely. I've never had trouble with that because as much as I do it, it stills scares the holy crap out of me. Kind of like B.A.S.E. jumping! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #22 November 22, 2010 Quote Yes, that's the rub, you have to do it safely. I've never had trouble with that because as much as I do it, it stills scares the holy crap out of me. Kind of like B.A.S.E. jumping! NickD It amazes me how you see the "hunters" take aim in their rear view, and know they are going to move... Them, I handle, the ones that scare me, are looking no where... Or have a phone nailed to their ear, they may move any second Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MikeJD 0 #23 November 23, 2010 That's a great place for a webcam - really nice quality feed, too! But if tourists were to watch it for a few minutes they'd realise how cliched their behaviour is - it's almost as if the footage is on a loop That Abbey Road Zebra crossing has got to be the worst in London for drivers, but I guess they're used to it. Zebras usually work fairly well, but since the law says you have to stop your car if people are waiting to cross, it's very annoying if people are loitering near the crossing. At this one they do it all day long! Regarding the zig-zag lines, they mark an area each side of the crossing where you can't park, and you can't overtake, for obvious reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 2 #24 November 23, 2010 Quotewhat's up with the crooked lines on the roads in the UK anyways? 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futuredivot 0 #2 November 22, 2010 I'm surprised there's not constant wrecks-Everyone I saw was driving on the wrong side of the road.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plorensen 0 #3 November 22, 2010 Yea and the lines on the road are crooked,but I guess it would be ok if you got pulled over for a D.U.I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #4 November 22, 2010 QuoteMost Web Cam Blow . . . Not this One! Where do you get one that does?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #6 November 22, 2010 I thought I heard once that where the Abbey Road crossing is "now" isn't where it was when that famous photo turned album cover was taken? Probably part of the whole "Paul is Dead" conspiracy. Anyway, what's up with the crooked lines on the roads in the UK anyways? Where's N@t when you need her!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #7 November 22, 2010 I'd think the crooked lines, along with the flashing white lamp posts, indicate and warn drivers of the crossing itself. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #8 November 22, 2010 Doh! I guess that makes sense. I had assumed that the lines on the sides of the road were crooked everywhere in the UK. Anyway, did you notice the grafitti fans leave on the white pillar / gate entrnace, at the bottom right of the webcam field of view? If you click through the stills at the bottom, it changes. I wonder how frequently they repaint? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 November 22, 2010 Quote Doh! I guess that makes sense. I had assumed that the lines on the sides of the road were crooked everywhere in the UK. Anyway, did you notice the grafitti fans leave on the white pillar / gate entrnace, at the bottom right of the webcam field of view? If you click through the stills at the bottom, it changes. I wonder how frequently they repaint? It'd be interesting to count the paint layers if they ever decide to sandblast it all off and start over!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #10 November 22, 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Road_Studios ... The cover photo for that album was taken by Iain Macmillan outside Abbey Road Studios, with the result that the pedestrian zebra crossing outside the studio, where the Fab Four were photographed soon became a place of pilgrimage for Beatles fans from all over the world. The crossing is no longer in the same location as it was in 1969, having been moved further east in the 1970s. Looking across the street in the direction the Beatles crossed it, the crossing was moved from the left side of the Belisha beacon on the destination side of the street (the side John Lennon is closest to) to the right side of the beacon. It has been a long-standing tradition for visitors to pay homage to the band by writing on the studio fence in front, although it is painted over monthly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #11 November 22, 2010 Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days..."If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #12 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days... Come to Cal. It's legal here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #13 November 22, 2010 Quote Quote Quote ...but it does seem that lane splitting is legal as I've seen that more than a few times. I guess someone here would know for sure . . . Yep, 'filtering' or lane splitting is legal in the UK - one of the reasons I didn't bring my bike out here when I moved to the states... Didn't fancy being stuck in a line with all the cars on my daily commute, without the luxury of aircon and music on 100 degree days... Come to Cal. It's legal here! Would love to - just gotta work on that transfer... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #14 November 22, 2010 Just don't forget while traveling, we are the ONLY state where it is "legal" but , that has never stopped me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #15 November 22, 2010 Quote Just don't forget while traveling, we are the ONLY state where it is "legal" but , that has never stopped me! Don't think it would stop me either... and that's another reason I didn't bring my bike - being a guest in this country I figured that breaking laws probably wouldn't be a good idea... "If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #16 November 22, 2010 There's kind of an interesting reason why it's legal here in California and not in almost any other state. It's due to the fact that California Highway Patrol motor officers (the ones who patrol on motorcycles) want to lane split themselves but they know it's safer for them to do so if all motorcyclists are also allowed to do it. That way the people in automobiles are used to seeing it, they tend to expect it, and they don't get all freaked out by it. And yes, for those of us used to it, it's hard not do it in a state where it isn't allowed. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #17 November 22, 2010 its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikesIHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #18 November 22, 2010 Lane sharing isn't specifically legal, it's just not illegal and can be up to the discretion of the officer. Many officers have made up rules regarding lane sharing but most of the time, if you're not sharing lanes like an asshole, you'll be fine. I've had the CHP move left to allow me by easier. I think a few other states are ok with lane sharing but I'm uncertain since I'm in California. BTW, I like the webcam.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #19 November 22, 2010 Quote its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikes Having said it's legal in the UK... if you get involved in an accident while doing it, it becomes a bit of a grEy area. In my one and only bike accident I got side swiped by someone, and although it was clearly the car driver's fault (and I had witnesses saying so) it still came out 70/30 - in my favour - in the settlement... @Nick: good reasoning - it's another reason I didn't bring my bike (they are building up ); not confident in driver awareness over here when it comes to bikes..."If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 November 22, 2010 Quote its funny that it is legal here, but in san diego, i got pulled over twice for doing it in 2 weeks and both cops told me its a gray area and that san diego PD doesnt like it :/...i fought them both and won, but damn it was a pain in the ass. ...i still do it, i think they just dont like sport bikes Well, who can argue that ? If you exceeded the speed of the cars by more than 15 MPH, that ticket can stick... BTW, contact me some time, I'll buy ya a beer here in El Cajon.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #21 November 22, 2010 Yes, that's the rub, you have to do it safely. I've never had trouble with that because as much as I do it, it stills scares the holy crap out of me. Kind of like B.A.S.E. jumping! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #22 November 22, 2010 Quote Yes, that's the rub, you have to do it safely. I've never had trouble with that because as much as I do it, it stills scares the holy crap out of me. Kind of like B.A.S.E. jumping! NickD It amazes me how you see the "hunters" take aim in their rear view, and know they are going to move... Them, I handle, the ones that scare me, are looking no where... Or have a phone nailed to their ear, they may move any second Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #23 November 23, 2010 That's a great place for a webcam - really nice quality feed, too! But if tourists were to watch it for a few minutes they'd realise how cliched their behaviour is - it's almost as if the footage is on a loop That Abbey Road Zebra crossing has got to be the worst in London for drivers, but I guess they're used to it. Zebras usually work fairly well, but since the law says you have to stop your car if people are waiting to cross, it's very annoying if people are loitering near the crossing. At this one they do it all day long! Regarding the zig-zag lines, they mark an area each side of the crossing where you can't park, and you can't overtake, for obvious reasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #24 November 23, 2010 Quotewhat's up with the crooked lines on the roads in the UK anyways? They're modeled after teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
