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Everyone suffers when road collisions occur, whether they are physically injured or not. But those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others. This principle applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles, vans/minibuses, cars/taxis and motorcycles. New rules on the hierarchy of road users - This means the introduction of new responsibilities towards more vulnerable road users, to keep them safe on the road. These are known as the 'H' rules The Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997: Regulation 19

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It is vital that all road users are aware of The Highway Code, are considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for their own safety and that of others. You MUST be fit to drive (for example, you must be within the drink-drive legal limits and not be under the influence of drugs). See Rules 90 to 96. 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.A First find a safe place to cross and where there is space to reach the pavement on the other side. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars (see Rule 14), on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. Do not cross the road diagonally.

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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. Rule H2 Rule for drivers, motorcyclists, horse-drawn vehicles, horse riders and cyclists 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. can ride 2 abreast - and it can be safer to do so, particularly in larger groups or when accompanying children or less experienced riders The code clarifies that when people cycling are going straight ahead at a junction, they have priority over traffic waiting to turn into or out of a side road, unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise. Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians.

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Motorways. Pedestrians MUST NOT be on motorways or slip roads except in an emergency (see Rules 272 and 277). Junctions - You should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road that you're turning into You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the road is clear) to overtake someone cycling or riding a horse if they are travelling at 10 mph or less (Rule 129). They should proceed with caution as people driving may not be able to see them. This is particularly important:

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A First find a safe place to cross and where there is space to reach the pavement on the other side. Where there is a crossing nearby, use it. It is safer to cross using a subway, a footbridge, an island, a zebra, pelican, toucan or puffin crossing, or where there is a crossing point controlled by a police officer, a school crossing patrol or a traffic warden. Otherwise choose a place where you can see clearly in all directions. Try to avoid crossing between parked cars (see Rule 14), on a blind bend, or close to the brow of a hill. Move to a space where drivers and riders can see you clearly. Do not cross the road diagonally. Rule 7: Look all around and listen for traffic before crossing take care when passing parked vehicles, leaving enough room (a door’s width or 1 metre) to avoid being hit if a car door is opened We welcome these changes to The Highway Code because they encourage all road users to share their space, whilst protecting the most vulnerable. If you do not follow the other rules in the code, it can be used in evidence in court proceedings to establish liability.

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always cross between the studs or over the zebra markings. Do not cross at the side of the crossing or on the zig-zag lines, as it can be dangerous.