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Posted on | January 6, 2010 | No Comments

Mobility: CBD? -> Central Business District. Also, needs source

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In the UK, motorcycles are exempt from the £8 per day [[London congestion charge]] other vehicles must pay to enter the city during the day. Motorcycles are also exempt from [[toll (road usage)|toll]] charges at some river crossings, such as the [[Severn Bridge]], [[Dartford Crossing]], and [[Mersey Tunnels]]. Some cities, such as [[Bristol]], allow motorcycles to use [[bus lane]]s and provide dedicated free parking. In the United States, those states that have [[high-occupancy vehicle lane]]s also allow for motorcycle travel in them. Other countries have similar policies.
In the UK, motorcycles are exempt from the £8 per day [[London congestion charge]] other vehicles must pay to enter the city during the day. Motorcycles are also exempt from [[toll (road usage)|toll]] charges at some river crossings, such as the [[Severn Bridge]], [[Dartford Crossing]], and [[Mersey Tunnels]]. Some cities, such as [[Bristol]], allow motorcycles to use [[bus lane]]s and provide dedicated free parking. In the United States, those states that have [[high-occupancy vehicle lane]]s also allow for motorcycle travel in them. Other countries have similar policies.
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In [[Australia]] many toll roads are free of tolls for motorcycles, and in some Australian cities (e.g. [[Melbourne]]) motorcycles can be parked on footpaths, allowing motorcyclists to park easily in the centre in of the CBD.
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In [[Australia]] many toll roads are free of tolls for motorcycles, and in some Australian cities (e.g. [[Melbourne]]) motorcycles can be parked on footpaths, allowing motorcyclists to park easily in the centre in of the [[central business district]].{{cn}}
In New Zealand motorcycle riders are not required to pay for parking that is controlled by a barrier arm;<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-08|year=2007|publisher=City of Aukland|url=http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/auckland/Transport/parking/guide.asp#fees Parking|title=Drivers guide to Auckland City parking}}</ref> the arm does not occupy the entire width of the lane, and the motorcyclist simply rides around it.<ref>[http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/archive/index.php/t-27383.html Motorcycle parking in Wellington CBD [Archive&#93; - Kiwi Biker forums<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In New Zealand motorcycle riders are not required to pay for parking that is controlled by a barrier arm;<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-08-08|year=2007|publisher=City of Aukland|url=http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/auckland/Transport/parking/guide.asp#fees Parking|title=Drivers guide to Auckland City parking}}</ref> the arm does not occupy the entire width of the lane, and the motorcyclist simply rides around it.<ref>[http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/archive/index.php/t-27383.html Motorcycle parking in Wellington CBD [Archive&#93; - Kiwi Biker forums<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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