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Planned revisions to Highway Code will highlight danger of close passes and encourage ‘Dutch Reach’ to prevent cyclists from being doored

Campaigners hail move that will protect vulnerable road users

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Department for Transport to review Highway Code with aim of providing clearer guidance on how to safely overtake cyclists

Cycling UK welcomes move aimed at reducing number of close passes

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Half of drivers unaware of Highway Code advice on passing cyclists

DfT announces that driving instructors are to be given bespoke training on cycle safety

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Government needs to change Highway Code rules on overtaking cyclists and car dooring says Cycling UK

Charity asks for more comprehensive review of Highway Code than is currently being carried out

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Video: Essex motorbike cop tells cyclists they mustn’t ride two abreast – even after he consults Highway Code, which says they can

Officer insists: "You are making other road users drive carelessly"

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Video: London cyclist pulled over by police officer – who needs to re-read the Highway Code

Officer passes rider too closely and above speed limit, then tells him he shouldn’t be in middle of the road

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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

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New law forces Californian cyclists to pull over when traffic backs up

Cyclists will now be classed as 'slow moving vehicles' and must pull over if five or more cars are following

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Britain’s roads “increasingly lawless territory” as half of drivers admit flouting rules

Brake calls for more resources for roads policing and reinstatement of casualty reduction targets

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Video: Bradford artists help disabled riders take road space

Bamboo frames and bunting to enforce Rule 163

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