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- Pedestrians and cyclists will see the green signal together. Cyclists are permitted to ride across. Cycle tracks on opposite sides of the road may be linked by cycle-only signalled crossings. You may ride across but you MUST NOT cross until the green cycle symbol is showing.
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Rules for cyclists, including an overview, road junctions, roundabouts and crossing the road. These rules are in addition to those in the following sections, which apply to all vehicles (except...
- The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January ...
You may cross a double-white line if necessary (provided the...
- The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January ...
This information explains how cyclists and people riding bicycles should cross the road. It covers the UK Highway Code rules for cycle riders using road crossings.
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The introduction section of The Highway Code has been updated to include 3 new rules about the new ‘hierarchy of road users’. The hierarchy places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy. It does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly. It’s important that all road users: 1. are aware of ...
The updated code clarifies that: 1. when people are crossing or waiting to cross at a junction, other traffic should give way 2. if people have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road, the people crossing have priority and the traffic should give way 3. people driving, riding a motorcycle or cycling must give way to people on a zeb...
There is new guidance in the code about routes and spaces which are shared by people walking, cycling and riding horses. People cycling, riding a horse or driving a horse-drawn vehicle should respect the safety of people walking in these spaces, but people walking should also take care not to obstruct or endanger them. People cycling are asked to: ...
There is updated guidance for people cycling about positioning themselves which includes: 1. riding in the centre of their lane on quiet roads, in slower-moving traffic and at the approach to junctions or road narrowings 2. keeping at least 0.5 metres (just over 1.5 feet) away from the kerb edge (and further where it is safer) when riding on busy r...
There is updated guidance on safe passing distances and speeds for people driving or riding a motorcycle when overtaking vulnerable road users, including: 1. 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 2. passing people riding horses or dri...
The code has been updated to clarify that when turning into or out of a side road, people cycling should give way to people walking who are crossing or waiting to cross. There is new advice about new special cycle facilities at some junctions. Some junctions now include small cycle traffic lights at eye-level height, which may allow cyclists to mov...
The code has been updated to clarify that people driving or riding a motorcycle should give priority to people cycling on roundabouts. The new guidance will say people driving and or riding a motorcycle should: 1. not attempt to overtake people cycling within that person’s lane 2. allow people cycling to move across their path as they travel around...
The code recommends a new technique when leaving vehicles. It’s sometimes called the ‘Dutch Reach’. Where people driving or passengers in a vehicle are able to do so, they should open the door using their hand on the opposite side to the door they are opening. For example, using their left hand to open a door on their right-hand side. This will mak...
In total, 10 sections of The Highway Code have been updated, with 50 rules being added or updated. You can find a summary of all the changes in The Highway Code updates liston GOV.UK.
The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. It’s updated regularly, so it’s important that everyone reads it - not just learner drivers. Many of the rules in the code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you’re committing a criminal offence. If you do not follow the other rules in the code, it can be used in evidence in co...
- Overview (rules 59 to 72) The general clothing issue is common sense, although it’s surprising how many people you see cycling in winter with coats that do obscure the rear light.
- Road junctions (rules 73 to 77) These two rules contain further advice on positioning and awareness with specific reference to junctions, and also underline that it is entirely permissible for cyclists to move up the inside of slow-moving traffic, which is also highlighted to drivers in rule 163.
- Roundabouts (rules 78 to 80) Roundabouts can also be very daunting, and not just for inexperienced cyclists. One common problem is that many drivers negotiating them are looking specifically for motor vehicles at entry and exit points, so they might simply fail to register the presence of people on bikes.
- Crossing the road (rules 81 to 82) Law TSRGD schedule 14 part 1. Toucan crossings get their name not from old-school Guinness adverts, but from the fact that their design means “two can” cross – ie pedestrians and cyclists, who do not have to dismount at this type of infrastructure.
Oct 1, 2015 · The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users, including pedestrians, mobility scooter users, cyclists, horse riders, drivers and motorcyclists. Applies to England, Scotland and...
Aug 10, 2023 · In this article, we look at what the rules are regarding cyclists using the road as well as how other road users are required to interact with them, put the rules into context, and explain what certain terminology used in the Highway Code means in practice.
Mar 16, 2023 · Discover a full breakdown of all 23 rules for cyclists from the UK Highway Code. See what you can and can't do legally while cycling.
