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1. Cyclists and equestrians There has been huge confusion over where equestrians and cyclists respectively sit in the hierarchy of road users, created as part of the amended Highway Code to protect those who are most vulnerable. Some thought that cyclists were above riders so H&H sought clarification from the Department for Transport on the […]

The driving law changes were formally introduced on January 29, and sought to create a “hierarchy of road users” which would make the roads safer for the most vulnerable groups. The massive overhaul of road rules were welcomed by a number of road safety groups as the changes will lead to a fairer transport system […]

A NEW road safety group has been launched in a bid to tackle dangerous driving across Tendring.

NUMEROUS complaints have been made about changes to the Highway Code to boost protection for cyclists and pedestrians.

Police in Maidenhead, Bracknell and Slough have warned online daters to be wary of sextortion scams after a young man became the victim of attempted…

OH DEAR here we go again, another attempt to resurrect that infamous Old Shoreham Road cycle lane.

Equestrians and cyclists are considered equal in the new Highway Code hierarchy of road users, the Government has confirmed, despite widespread confusion. H&H has reported extensively on the changes to the code, which came into force on Saturday (29 January). As well as the specific requirement to pass horses at no more than 10mph and […]

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A lorry driver has been fined £640 after misjudging an overtaking manoeuvre and causing an accident on a Ross-shire road in which a cyclist was hurt.

Changes to the Highway Code have created a hierarchy of road users, prioritising the most vulnerable.