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8 changes to The Highway Code you need to know

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1 year ago

January 29, 2022

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From today, road users need to be aware of the new rules that have been introduced to The Highway Code.

The change is intended to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

It follows a public consultation of the review of The Highway Code which ran from July to October 2020.

Of the 20,000 responses, the majority were in favour of the changes.

1. The hierarchy of road users is now based on who is the most vulnerable, therefore those who can cause the most harm are considered to have the most responsibility. It is hoped this will reduce the risk of danger on the roads.

2. Pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross have priority over drivers, motorcyclists, horse riders and cyclists turning into or exiting a road.

3. Updated information has been provided for spaces shared by pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. It is asked that cyclists and horse riders are respectful of people walking, although pedestrians still need to be observant and take care.

Cyclists are also advised to slow down when overtaking the other users, letting people know they are approaching but also remembering that people may have deaf, blind or partially sighted. In addition to this, they should not overtake on the left-hand side of the horse.

4. The Highway Code now confirms the advice that cyclists should move into the centre of their lane when travelling on quiet roads, slow traffic and when nearing junctions to allow other users to see them, moving to the left if a vehicle needs to pass.

In fast-moving traffic, cyclists should also keep at least 0.5 metres away from the kerb.

5. If they are passing a cyclist, drivers and motorcyclists must leave a minimum of 1.5 metres when travelling at speeds of up to 30mph, with more space being left at higher speeds.

For speeds under 10mph road users must leave at least 2 metres of space when overtaking horse riders or horse-drawn vehicles.

At least 2 metres of space and a low speed must be kept when passing a pedestrian.

5. It has been clarified that pedestrians crossing or about to cross have priority over cyclists entering or exiting a side road.

6. The update confirms cyclists have priority on roundabouts. Drivers and motorcyclists are warned not to overtake cyclists within their lane and allow them to move across their path as they travel around the roundabout.

Further guidance is offered in The Highway Code for drivers and motorcyclists entering a roundabout that they don’t cut across cyclists, horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles, as they must travel across a roundabout in the left-hand lane.

7. What is known as the ‘Dutch Reach’ has been introduced to The Highway Code. To encourage drivers and passengers to check behind their shoulder, it is advised that both drivers and passengers should open the door using their hand opposite to the door.

A campaign will be launched mid-February to raise awareness of the changes.

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