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A lot of motorists really aren’t happy about impending changes to The Highway Code

Mind you, we suspect that many aren’t that familiar with what the current rules say, judging by some responses we’ve received

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 19:56
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Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists to become law next month

New rules including Hierarchy of Road Users and minimum 1.5-metre passing distance have now been laid before Parliament

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 16:30
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The history of Cannondale, plus Highway Code myths and 100 miles out the saddle continued on the road.cc Podcast episode 4

In this episode Simon and Dan talk about recent Highway Code revisions and a 100 mile ride out of the saddle, and the UK's 'Mr Cannondale' Clive Gosling talks about the history of the brand

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 15:30
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“Unfair and unjust” – Haulage trade body RHA slams Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users

Chief executive says hierarchy of road users is “inherently unjust” on drivers

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 13:57
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Cyclists to be given “carte blanche to go sailing through red lights,” apparently … except they’re not

Much of Fleet Street has lost its senses over Highway Code changes – why the ‘War on the Motorist’ is a false narrative

Fri, Jul 30, 2021 16:38
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Government updates response to petition calling for public awareness campaign to address driver aggression against cyclists

"The Department for Transport is reviewing The Highway Code to ensure that cyclists are kept safe on the roads and make sure they are at the forefront of motorists’ minds when they are travelling"

Sat, Jul 03, 2021 10:37
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Police investigate as London cyclist killed after crashing into car door

Victim, a woman aged 65, died in hospital two days after incident in Haringey in late May

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 11:36
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Riding two abreast: Sarah Storey calls for Highway Code to be clearer

Cycling campaigners say proposed new wording for Rule 66 only increases ambiguity

Fri, Oct 23, 2020 11:56
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Casualty figures underline case for hierarchy of road users, says Cycling UK

Latest data from DfT also highlights danger to vulnerable road users from inattentive drivers, says charity

Thu, Oct 01, 2020 17:58
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9 in 10 road users haven’t read Highway Code in past 3 years, survey finds

Insurer Admiral also finds that less than half are correct in saying cyclists aren't required to wear a helmet

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 17:34
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