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City of London police officer tells cyclist he shouldn’t ride in the “middle of the road”

“Check the Highway Code”: Police officer claims cyclist shouldn’t ride “in the middle of the road”

City of London Police officer told the cyclist "you shouldn't be cycling along in the middle of the road [...] there's a cycle lane [...] I know the Highway Code"

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 16:30

Police officer caught on camera telling cyclists to ride in single file to be given “education around traffic offences”

Greater Manchester Police apologised and said all officers will be made aware of Highway Code rules on cyclists following the faux pas in Bolton

Sun, Oct 02, 2022 09:04

Highway Code: 61% of drivers HAVE NOT read new rules, AA survey suggests

The motoring group surveyed 13,327 members, with almost two-thirds saying they have not read January's new rules

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 09:24

Grant Shapps’ stupid cycling comments are ill-judged, dangerous and fuelling more hatred towards cyclists

Although cycling number plates and mandatory insurance make so little sense they will probably never happen, it feels like the damage has already been done

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:55

“Protect those most at risk”: Highway Code changes promoted as government launches ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign

One of the major criticisms of January's updated Highway Code was the lack of publicity to inform the public

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 09:35

Majority of drivers unaware of Highway Code changes, new study suggests

A study of 2,000 UK-based motorists found more than 50 per cent were unable to identify a single new Highway Code rule

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 15:10

Deal Farm Biogas Highway Code opposition campaign

Campaigners use Highway Code changes to protest waste plant

Opponents of the controversial biogas plant in Norfolk say lorries will not be able to pass cyclists safely on the narrow surrounding roads

Wed, May 18, 2022 13:06

Near 25% increase in video submissions since Highway Code changes

Increase fuelled by more cyclists and pedestrians sending footage to police forces, says Nextbase Dash Cam Safety Portal's head of road safety

Mon, May 09, 2022 14:23

National newspaper warns of “cycling wars” after near miss video sparks media meltdown

Despite police, Crown Prosecution Service and court finding fault with driving, many media reports said the punishment "splits opinion"

Wed, Apr 27, 2022 16:44

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Highway Code: Alliance of British Drivers claims changes have “created a false sense of winners and losers”

The revisions, introduced in January, have given cyclists “the impression that provocative, obstructive and challenging behaviour has merit”, says the organisation’s director Duncan White

Thu, Apr 14, 2022 14:48