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Always remember that the people you encounter may have impaired sight, hearing or mobility and that this may not be obvious. slow down when necessary and let people walking know they are there (for example, by ringing their bell)

Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend

Keep safe, make sure you're up to date with the latest rules of the road. Avoid penalties and fines by getting the latest copy of The Official Highway Code. You should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross a parallel crossing. Some junctions now include small cycle traffic lights at eye-level height, which may allow cyclists to move separately from or before other traffic. People cycling are encouraged to use these facilities where they make their journey safer and easier. Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist, horse rider or horse drawn vehicle going straight ahead to stop or swerve. It remains essential reading for any road user. Many rules are a legal requirement and, if you disobey them, you're committing a criminal offence. Make sure you have the latest copy. New rulesThis Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. stage 1 - when the traffic lights turn green, go straight ahead to the location marked by a cycle symbol and turn arrow on the road, and then stop and wait

The official highway code Paperback – 5 April 2022

leaving at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) when overtaking people cycling at speeds of up to 30mph, and giving them more space when overtaking at higher speeds The code recommends that people cycling should proceed as if they were driving a vehicle where there are no separate cyclist facilities. This includes positioning themselves in the centre of their chosen lane, where they feel able to do this safely. This is to: Motorways. Pedestrians MUST NOT be on motorways or slip roads except in an emergency (see Rules 272 and 277). At a junction, you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.

Millions of children in England have been taught how to interact positively with other road users, thanks to Bikeability cycle training. We are pleased the updated Highway Code will now reflect the lessons we already teach children and help the next generation grow up as confident, competent and courteous road users.

The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022

The changes follow a public consultation on a review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses. It ran from July to October 2020, and received more than 20,000 responses from the public, businesses and other organisations. Most people who responded were in favour of all the changes. The changes will be made to the digital version of The Highway Code this weekend, followed by an update to the printed version which is due to be published in April 2022. See an explanation of 8 of the most significant changes.Knowing and applying the rules , Show this section Many of the rules in The Highway Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence. You may be fined, given penalty points on your licence or be disqualified from driving. In the most serious cases you may be sent to prison. Such rules are identified by the use of the words‘MUST/MUST NOT’. In addition, the rule includes an abbreviated reference to the legislation which creates the offence.

The Official Highway Code: (2022 ed) | WHSmith

For me as a pedal cyclist Rule 163 "give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car" is as good as a death sentencepark close to the charge point and avoid creating a trip hazard for people walking from trailing cables Learning to drive is like a right of passage for many, especially for teens who will just start to feel that first flurry of freedom and independence. But there are a few hurdles you must jump before you hit the road in your shiny new vehicle; the first of which is getting to grips with the Highway Code. These updates to The Highway Code will do just that by bringing the rules into the 21st century, encouraging people to respect and consider the needs of those around them, and ensuring all road-users know the rules of the road.