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Highway Code changes
« on: Saturday, 22 January, 2022 @ 14:28:10 »
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Third of motorists ‘do not know Highway Code is changing next week’

One in three drivers are unaware major changes to road rules aimed at protecting cyclists and pedestrians come into force next week, a new survey suggests.

Some 33% of motorists polled for the AA said they did not know the Highway Code is being revamped, including 4% who have “no intention” of looking at the details.

The AA accused the government of being “far too silent” on the changes, but the Department for Transport (DfT) insisted it will ensure “all road users are aware”.

It is due to became updated on January 29, pending parliamentary approval to introduce a risk-based hierarchy of road users.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-01-21/third-of-motorists-do-not-know-highway-code-is-changing-next-week

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Re: Highway Code changes
« Reply #1 on: Saturday, 22 January, 2022 @ 14:59:27 »
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New Highway Code rule will fine drivers £1,000 for opening door with wrong hand
https://www.standard.co.uk/video/news/new-highway-code-rule-will-fine-drivers-1-000-for-opening-door-with-wrong-hand-v0bc424e4

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Re: Highway Code changes
« Reply #2 on: Monday, 24 January, 2022 @ 15:16:36 »
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New Highway Code rules change who has priority at roundabouts
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/highway-code-new-rules-2022-b1999254.html

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Re: Highway Code changes
« Reply #3 on: Monday, 24 January, 2022 @ 19:30:34 »
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Common myths about what UK Highway Code changes will mean

After a weekend of yet more misleading coverage, and with the new rules due to come into effect later this week, here’s a brief, potted guide to what will change – and what will not.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/jan/24/common-myths-about-what-uk-highway-code-changes-will-mean

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Re: Highway Code changes
« Reply #4 on: Saturday, 29 January, 2022 @ 10:21:03 »
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Highway Code update comes into force in England, Scotland and Wales
Changes include a new hierarchy of road users, and expectation that drivers give way to pedestrians at junctions

Cyclists and pedestrians are better protected as of Saturday as a revamp of the Highway Code comes into force, despite concerns that millions of drivers are confused by or unaware of the changes.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/29/highway-code-update-comes-into-force-in-england-scotland-and-wales

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