Published 1 year ago

Most drivers still don't know new Highway Code rules a year after introduction

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A quarter of British adults said they knew nothing at all about the amendments. Just 30% of respondents who drive at least once a week and had some awareness of the update could correctly identify the overtaking guidance. Cycling UK called for a long-term awareness campaign of at least three years to change long-established driving behaviours.

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The Independent

Most drivers still unaware of huge Highway Code changes one year on

The Highway Code was amended on January 29 last year to provide more protection for vulnerable road users

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Most drivers still don't know new Highway Code rules a year after introduction

‘Alarming’ numbers of drivers are unaware of new rules aimed at protecting cyclists (Picture: PA) The majority of drivers still don’t know important new rules for road users introduced one year ago, a survey has found. Changes to the Highway Code in January last year aimed to provide more protection for cyclists and other vulnerable road users. They included leaving a gap of at least 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist while driving at up to 30…

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Most drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes after one year – survey

Most drivers remain unaware of Highway Code changes one year after they were introduced, a survey suggests.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

Many drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes

A poll commissioned by Cycling UK found there was no real improvement in awareness of the correct distance for overtaking cyclists when driving

1 year ago

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Hull Daily Mail

Many drivers still don't know about Highway Code changes

A new poll shows that motorists are still relatively unaware that they should leave at least 1.5 metres of space when passing cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph

1 year ago·Hull, United Kingdom

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