There’s a lot of debate in Victoria regarding the interpretation of Road Rule 141(2) (riding past a left turning vehicle) – and especially how it relates to protected bike lanes and intersections. But regardless of the interpretation, the geometry of a protected intersection is safer than a traditional intersection as sight lines are opened for the driver while the cyclist is provided opportunity to view already turning vehicles and adjust if necessary.
The ‘after’ footage is from Albert St and Lansdowne St in East Melbourne.