One in three cyclists still feel unsafe on British roads despite Highway Code changes, according to new survey Cycleplan says results of poll show lack of awareness among drivers of new rules and need for public awareness campaign cycling
A new survey has revealed that one in three cyclists feel unsafe on UK roads despite changes to the Highway Code aimed at protecting vulnerable road users coming into force last January, with the insurer that commissioned the poll calling on the government to step up communication of the new rules to all road users.to 5,392 of its UK policyholders in April, quizzing them on issues including their understanding of the changes made to the Highway Code, which covers England, Scotland and Wales .
According to Cycleplan, 55 per cent of its survey respondents were not surprised at that level of the lack of awareness among drivers regarding the changes, and 25 per cent thought that the AA poll probably understated the ignorance of the new rules among all motorists . “Here at Cycleplan, we feel confident that this is largely due to the changes having not been properly enforced or publicised.
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