Highway Code

Dooring – What is it, what does the law say and what should you do if it happens to you while cycling?

A dooring incident is every cyclist’s nightmare, and can lead to serious injury or even be fatal in the worst cases. Here's everything you need to know about a danger to cyclists that is sadly too common

Wed, Dec 13, 2023 17:22
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Highway Code: One-in-four drivers still don’t know correct rule on cyclist priority

"The findings highlight how well-meaning changes to the Highway Code still put the onus on cyclists and other vulnerable road users to be aware of drivers"

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 06:00
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Signs for cyclists – from ‘No cycling’ to ‘Except cycles’ here’s everything to look out for when riding on the road

We take a look at the road signs aimed at people on bikes and what they mean in practice for UK cyclists

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 07:25
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The Highway Code for cyclists — all the rules you need to know for riding on the road explained

From advice on riding position to dos and don’ts for cycling, we pick apart the official guidance for cyclists in Great Britain

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 16:20
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Highway Code updates, low traffic neighbourhoods, and 20mph zones behind cyclist fatalities falling to lowest number in 30 years, says Cycling UK

“These figures prove the tragic death toll on our roads isn’t inevitable. They show the government could save hundreds of lives by taking more action to reduce road danger,” the charity claims

Fri, Jul 14, 2023 14:26
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Over half of UK drivers still confused by Highway Code change, shows survey

Only one in five bus and lorry drivers could identify the correct hierarchy of road users, with nearly half of them believing that they topped the hierarchy, new study reveals

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 11:37
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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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Highway Code changes one year on: Confusion in communication has created the perfect storm and done little to improve safety for cyclists

Stuart Snape, Managing Partner at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, thinks the Government communicated last year's Highway Code changes poorly, which if anything has increased tensions on the road

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 18:43
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Most drivers still don’t know Highway Code changes, poll shows

Cycling UK has called on the government to commit funding to a long-term awareness campaign

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 08:00
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Highway Code changes: Just 18 percent of cyclists think road safety has improved, poll finds

The new study found that 12 percent of cyclists believe conditions on the road have worsened in the past year, while only one in ten reckon the government takes cycle safety seriously enough

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 12:48
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