Amendment to the highway code for all junctions. (1 Viewer)

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The highway code is to be amended giving pedestrians and cyclists priority at all junctions. Not before time me thinks…….This along with the fair gap when passing cycles amendment will make things much safer for all road users.

 

[Barclaybasher]

The highway code is to be amended giving pedestrians and cyclists priority at all junctions. Not before time me thinks…….This along with the fair gap when passing cycles amendment will make things much safer for all road users.

Great idea

I wonder how many pedestrians and cyclists will be killed and injured introducing that...........

 

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Great idea

I wonder how many pedestrians and cyclists will be killed and injured introducing that...........

A well publicized sentencing of a motorist will soon put a stop to that Bb...

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[MR. FUSION]

Let's hope next will not be the ridiculous turn right on a red light like in the USA and some European countries, everybody thinks they have priority..... ..including the two cyclists I saw wiped out on that system.

 

[Ivory55]

What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

 

[MR. FUSION]

The highway code is to be amended giving pedestrians and cyclists priority at all junctions. Not before time me thinks…….This along with the fair gap when passing cycles amendment will make things much safer for all road users.

How about giving cyclists the right not to stop at a red light, because many of them seem to think they have that!

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Without knowing the detail, this conflicts me. It’s good to try and protect vulnerable road users. Not so good to give them some implicit licence to flagrantly disregard general traffic regulations and personal safety responsibility by pushing blame to other road users for their potentially dangerous actions. Devil is in the detail?

 

[maxi77]

What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

No because msny cycle routes are not dexigned properly and put cyclists at a disadvantage.

 

[funflair]

What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

Is there anything to enforce? as in is it illegal to ride on the road if the cycle track is totally inadequate.

Martin

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[Paddywack]

What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

What about motorists driving down an A road when a motorway is available going in the same direction?

 

[MR. FUSION]

The highway code is to be amended giving pedestrians and cyclists priority at all junctions. Not before time me thinks…….This along with the fair gap when passing cycles amendment will make things much safer for all road users.

There is a brown cycle lane that crosses an A road near me, I have seen many a cyclementalist ride straight across the A road without looking at all for traffic......your licence is in their hands

 

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What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

I don't think these amendments include any restricted road usage for cyclists. Which restrictions are you referring too.

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[scotjimland]

oh dear, another cyclist bashing thread looms large

popcorn on order

 

[Northernraider]

What about cyclists riding in the road when a cycle route is available. It’s got to be equally enforced.

Depends if the cycle route is going where the cyclist is going which it often doesn't . I think cyclists can use the road at any time regardless if there's a cycle path there

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

Three abreast for a chat.

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[Ivory55]

No because msny cycle routes are not dexigned properly and put cyclists at a disadvantage.

And struggling to get 44 ton past safely is a better option. Yeah right. Am not anti cyclist but it’s got to be equally enforced or just let me stay at home on the dole, thinking about it that sounds better. Haha

 

[Northernraider]

Three abreast for a chat.

Those ones I'd shoot

 

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How about giving cyclists the right not to stop at a red light, because many of them seem to think they have that!

Only reason some cyclists do this is for self preservation as when the lights change it is a free for all for the blind motorists. This new law will put a stop to this as cyclist will have rights over vehicles when the lights change.

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[Paddywack]

And struggling to get 44 ton past safely is a better option. Yeah right. Am not anti cyclist but it’s got to be equally enforced or just let me stay at home on the dole, thinking about it that sounds better. Haha

Please direct me to the legislation that you would like to see "enforced"?

 

[LesW]

I live in the UK... what are these cycle lanes you speak of?

 

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Three abreast for a chat.

It is sometimes easier to get past three abreast on a country lane than a long line of single cyclists.

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[Ivory55]

Please direct me to the legislation that you would like to see "enforced"?

If there is not then there should be.

 

[Nirvanauk]

It is sometimes easier to get past three abreast on a country lane than a long line of single cyclists.

But they still shouldn’t be doing it!

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

It is sometimes easier to get past three abreast on a country lane than a long line of single cyclists.

So now I understand why they do it it's for safety reasons I am thick I thought it was to discuss the weather

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[sallylillian]

When I got my cycle proficiency badge 55 years ago I remember being taught that I should be no more than 18 inches from the kerb. 2 abreast and cycling on the pavement were a no no. Being obliged to answer questions on the highway code were also part of the exam. Many parents in my day had their kids getting this training before being allowed on the road
Now we have licra clad lunatics who believe they are Dictators of the highway. Not that all cyclists are this way but sufficient to make me suggest that cyclists should be licensed in some way if they use the public highway.

 

[chaser]

f...... bikes are for kids in parks not on grown up roads

 

[Paddywack]

So now I understand why they do it it's for safety reasons I am thick I thought it was to discuss the weather

A simple explanation . https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/chris-boardman-explains-why-cyclists-ride-two-abreast-in-new-safety-video-18721

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But they still shouldn’t be doing it!

It is perfectly legal for cyclists to ride side by side, it is also legal to be overtaken by another cycle while riding two abreast...

 

[Paddywack]

If there is not then there should be.

There isn't so time to lobby your MP or not put up hollow arguments.

 

[Northernraider]

It is sometimes easier to get past three abreast on a country lane than a long line of single cyclists.

Not sure about that ....I frequently got stuck behind cyclists doing this in Spain...long tailbacks because selfish cyclists don't move over to let cars by.

I'm a cyclist , a motorcyclist , a car driver and a motorhome driver....we all have to consider what problems we cause other road users while on the road.
If I'm cycling and causing a tailback I pull closer to the side to let cars past I don't hold them up.

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