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Two in three drivers unaware of forthcoming changes to Highway Code, says AA

Motoring organisation urges Department for Transport to run awareness campaign ahead of new rules coming into effect at end of January

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 19:39

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Highway Code changes: ‘What about cyclists, or do the rules not apply to them?’

Our recent article on the new version prompted an inbox full of whataboutery ... so here are the answers

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 14:03

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

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

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

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