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Statement to be attributed to Senior Constable Grant Kennard:
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New Plymouth Police are urging motorists not to use the dedicated cycle lane on Leach Street following a crash on Friday.
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A pedestrian was struck by a car at about 2pm. The pedestrian was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital with minor injuries.?
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An investigation into the crash found the car was travelling along the cycle lane at the time.
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The driver will be issued with an infringement offence notice for unauthorised use of a special vehicle lane.
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Vehicles travelling along this stretch of cycle lane is an ongoing issue.?
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Even if you're intending to turn into a business or property located on Leach Street you must only drive in the cycle lane for the minimum length necessary to complete the manoeuvre.?
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Police recently conducted a targeted education campaign on Leach Street.
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In just one hour our staff warned 45 motorists who were observed driving in the cycle lane.
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Cyclists we spoke to said they often felt unsafe while travelling along this route because of the vehicles using the lane meant for them.
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Police will continue to monitor this stretch of road. Motorists found to be using the cycle lane will be issued with an infringement offence notice.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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