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Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Most drivers wrongly believe cyclists must ride single file, stay close to the kerb, and use cycle lanes – and one in three say they shouldn’t have equal rights on the road, new Highway Code survey finds

The study also found that 74 per cent of drivers feel some frustration around cyclists, though 96 per cent claimed they leave the recommended 1.5m distance when overtaking people on bikes

Cyclist in London on road bike with panniers – copyright Simon MacMichael

Changes to the Highway Code mean very little if they are not known or followed by motorists

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 good

Highway Code changes (Tier press release)

Highway Code: One-in-four drivers still don’t know correct rule on cyclist priority

"The findings highlight how well-meaning changes to the Highway Code still put the onus on cyclists and other vulnerable road users to be aware of drivers"

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“One tweet cannot always explain the complex rules of the Highway Code”: Road safety group responds to criticism of “motor-centric” post advising cyclists to “stop and allow drivers to overtake”

“Our aim is to try to educate all road users to be considerate of everyone else to avoid collisions and make the roads safer for everyone to use”

Deal Farm Biogas Highway Code opposition campaign (credit – Hazel Dormer)

Road safety group draws ire after advising cyclists to “stop and allow drivers to overtake”

The group, which claims to work for improving road safety, has been slammed for posting a number of "misleading" guidelines for cycling on roads

Over half of UK drivers still confused by Highway Code change, shows survey

Only one in five bus and lorry drivers could identify the correct hierarchy of road users, with nearly half of them believing that they topped the hierarchy, new study reveals

“Disappointing”: Department for Transport drops out of All-Party meeting on Highway Code changes as publicity issue discussed

Some speakers said there were concerns around communication of changes that "many people don't even know about", while an AA survey suggested most drivers agreed with principles such as cyclists riding two abreast

London cyclists on Boris bikes (CC BY 2.0 Waterford_Man via Flickr)

Highway Code changes one year on: Confusion in communication has created the perfect storm and done little to improve safety for cyclists

Stuart Snape, Managing Partner at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, thinks the Government communicated last year's Highway Code changes poorly, which if anything has increased tensions on the road

Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Highway Code changes: Just 18 percent of cyclists think road safety has improved, poll finds

The new study found that 12 percent of cyclists believe conditions on the road have worsened in the past year, while only one in ten reckon the government takes cycle safety seriously enough