"Richard J." wrote in message ...
The law doesn't seem to cover that circumstance, and while it might seem
unfair, the law as written seems to say that it's an offence to remain
on the yellow box after oncoming traffic has cleared. The text is at
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si2002/20023113.htm . (Search for "box
junction".)

Further guidance is at http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/16.shtml#150

PhilD

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