What do the Highway Code proposals mean for pedestrians and cyclists?
Changes under consultation follow raft of cycling and walking announcements
Amid the storm of Covid-19, a raft of cycling and walking announcements has landed as part of the government’s attempt to promote a healthier population, save the NHS from collapse and fend off the worst outcomes from coronavirus.
The plans, which were in the pipeline before the pandemic, are good news for anyone who wants cleaner, safer roads, and residential streets that do not moonlight as rat runs for short-cutting drivers.
An explicit road user hierarchy, with vulnerable road users at the top. This means priority for those walking and cycling over those turning at side roads.
Rules on giving enough space when overtaking cyclists.
Detail on road positioning and riding two abreast, which aim to clarify a common source of conflict and confusion, even with roads police.
The government’s consultation can be found here
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