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“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

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 17:58
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petrol and fuel prices June 2022 – credit Jack Sexty/road.cc

Tabloids report AA want us to get on our bikes to beat soaring fuel prices… except they’ve said it all along

The president of the motoring association Edmund King was surprised that certain publications were surprised that he encourages cycling and walking for short journeys

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 08:06
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North Circular Road, lunchtime 7 April 2020 (copyright Simon MacMichael)

“We’ve only got weeks” to change UK’s cities for the better, warns Chris Boardman

Appeal comes as AA survey suggests a third of drivers may cycle, walk or run more once lockdown eases

Wed, Apr 29, 2020 15:29
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Video: Chris Boardman urges people to support British Cycling and AA’s petition calling for change to Highway Code to prevent ‘left hooks’

More than 18,000 people have signed petition aimed at protecting people on foot and on bikes

Thu, Jan 19, 2017 12:59
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Junction rule change could prevent left-hook danger, say campaigners as petition launched

Highway Code changes proposed by British Cycling and the AA to give way when turning could improve safety and pave the way for better cycle infrastructure in the UK

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 11:36
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Cycling UK backs AA’s #NeverTextDrive campaign (+ video)

The AA’s Edmund King says there is an ‘epidemic’ of mobile phone use at the wheel

Sat, Nov 26, 2016 14:32
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Riders in a chain gang

Groups of cyclists second biggest summer pet hate for motorists claims AA survey

Car litter louts the biggest bugbear

Tue, Aug 09, 2016 14:28
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The AA Cyclist’s Highway Code cover

AA launches Cyclist’s Highway Code, backed by Boardman

The book, which includes sections on bike maintenance, training and the Highway Code, is aimed at helping encourage more people to cycle safely

Mon, Jun 06, 2016 10:08
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Cyclist with headphones (cc licensed by Adrian Midgley on Flickr)

AA warns of “zombie” pedestrians and cyclists

An AA-Populus poll of 24,070 drivers found most have seen pedestrians distracted by phones or headphones step out into the road

Mon, Apr 04, 2016 15:43
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AA President calls for end to ‘Two Tribes’ mentality that divides cyclists and motorists

Edmund King pens column for AA Magazine ahead of speech today at Road Safety GB conference

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 13:57
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