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Highway Code changes: Cycling UK calls for long-term public awareness campaign to help produce a “mindset shift” on British roads

Charity says it will take years, not months, to fully enforce the revisions and change “entrenched driving behaviour”

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 12:55

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham under fire after calling for Highway Code changes to be paused

Active travel campaigners brand comments “ill-judged & sadly ill-informed”

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 16:10

“The bicycle is the answer”: Chris Boardman talks about Active Travel England, Highway Code changes + more on episode 17 of the road.cc Podcast

Champion cyclist who is now the country’s first Active Travel Commissioner talks about his new role and what he hopes to achieve

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 18:43

Highway Code changes: Department for Transport finally announces publicity campaign to increase awareness

In an online quiz on the new Highway Code revisions, a quarter of the respondents failed to answer half of the questions correctly

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 16:27

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Grant Shapps calls for new ‘death by dangerous cycling’ law

The Secretary of State for Transport said that the proposed changes form part of a “balanced package” which includes the impending Highway Code revisions

Wed, Jan 26, 2022 14:36

Highway Code changes: what is the Dutch Reach and will drivers be fined £1,000 if they don’t use it?

With days to go until Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users come into effect, we ask what is the 'Dutch Reach' and will drivers be forced to use it?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 16:22

Highway Code changes: Daily Mail publishes “error-strewn” Richard Littlejohn column attacking cyclists

National newspapers publish provocative opinion pieces, one titled: 'Bike lane Britain...the Great Leap Backwards' another, 'Pedal-pushers have taken over British roads'

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 11:18

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“If you’re a competent driver it shouldn’t cause any issues”: Cyclists react to Highway Code change outrage

There has been a lot of noise on TV, radio, national newspapers (and from a loophole-loving lawyer) recently...but what do cyclists think about the Highway Code changes?

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 17:47

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Expect carnage and more danger…Mr Loophole rants about Highway Code changes to talkRadio’s Mike Graham

Nick Freeman, the lawyer notorious for obtaining not guilty verdicts for celebrities charged with motoring offences, slammed the changes as "ill-conceived"

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 13:31

Press misrepresents Highway Code changes – just days before they come into force

Two major newspapers wrongly claim drivers face fines if they don’t use Dutch Reach technique when opening door

Sun, Jan 23, 2022 16:08