Highway code drivers and cyclists

The Highway Code is set to undergo a major shake-up in the New Year, giving overtaking – or undertaking – cyclists going straight on a right of way over drivers turning into junctions.. The Highway Code revisions also include a new Hierarchy of Road Users, which implies automatic culpability for drivers in accidents with more vulnerable road users (cyclists or pedestrians), .  · The government are proposing changes to the Highway Code to ensure that motorists treat cyclists, walkers and horse-riders on the road with more consideration.. These new guidelines are a result of years of campaigning from cycling, pedestrian and horse-riding campaign groups.. Set to be added to the Highway Code by January , the new rules will .  · This MailOnline graphic shows how the Highway Code will change early next year in relation to drivers and cyclists. Mr Bladen told MailOnline: 'Quite frankly, you know, we all need to take care of.

The updated Highway Code would give higher priority to cyclists and pedestrians over motorists Changes are being made to the Highway Code to increase protection for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians. The new rules are due to be instated in January and will make it law for motorists to show more care and consideration for these groups. The Highway Code revisions also include a new Hierarchy of Road Users, which implies automatic culpability for drivers in accidents with more vulnerable road users (cyclists or pedestrians), while another change states drivers should stop and give way to pedestrians waiting to cross the road before turning into or out of junctions. The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users, including pedestrians, mobility scooter users, cyclists, horse riders, drivers and motorcyclists. Rules for cyclists (59 to 82) - The.

hace 6 días They include guidelines on what motorists should do when overtaking cyclists and horse riders, and also giving cyclists and pedestrians priority. Pedestrians and cyclists are to be offered greater protection with greater priority over drivers in changes to the Highway Code announced by. 2 dic Cyclists may pass slower moving or stationary traffic on their right or left and should proceed with caution as the driver may not be able to.