Highway Code changes mean little if they aren't followed
When it comes to the Highway Code where cyclists are concerned, has anything changed? According to specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton, the evidence - both statistical and anecdotal - suggests much more needs to be done, even if intentions were goodI highlighted four of the key ways in which the Highway Code could be updated for the benefit of cyclists, both to promote cycling among would-be cyclists and to improve the situation for existing cyclists.
At a junction, other road users should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which drivers, motorcyclists or cyclists are turning; and There is a new rule concerning road positioning. Examples are given of situations when cyclists should ride in the centre of the lane and other situations when it might be more appropriate to stay further to the left, but not in the gutter.
Furthermore, motorists should take extra care when overtaking all other road users at night or in bad weather.At a junction, other road users should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which drivers, motorcyclists or cyclists are turning. Pedestrian also have priority when they have already started to cross.needing to cross a pavement, cycle lane or cycle track; for example, to reach or leave a driveway or private access.
I pointed to examples within the Highway Code which unfairly placed the responsibility on cyclists e.g. to watch out for doors being opened or to be aware of traffic coming up from behind. I feel the introduction of the hierarchy is a welcome step in the right direction.I’d be interested to see whether people have noticed a difference in the last couple of years.
If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. As someone below has suggested. You would be better off sending letters to people. Or perhaps every 2 years anyone who is a driver needs to go online and pass a quick test on the changes to regulations.I have noticed a significant improvement in my daily commute. Most drivers pass wide however I still keep as far left as possible.What exactly is the 'ego game' then ?Glad the commute is improving. People have different risk tolerances / behaviours that make them feel safer.
What I won't be doing is just cycling on the pavement or in the gutter. The latter has various issues and the former actually increases danger to me .As a cyclist, I'm finding that the majority of drivers are being more polite but there's still some vindictive idiots out there; and whether the former has anything to do with the code or just a greater empathy is anyones guess.
However... this is normally met by horns and squealing tires from the vehicle behind as they are already accelerating up to whatever speed they choose to exceed the limit at.So ... is an exit from a roundabout classed as a left turn an subject to the changes ... or is it not?In all cases watch out for and give plenty of room toInteresting, my initial instict would have been no because there is no line marking a roundabout exit similar to the line marking a turn into a side road.
Because they know that the police and the legal system don't take the Highway Code seriously, and will not penalise a driver for ploughing into a group of pedestrians exercising their 'rights' 1 sec ago
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