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Described him as a true visionary. changes to the highway code are due to be introduced later this week aimed at improving safety. a �*hierarchy�* of road users will be introduced with those most at risk in the event of a collision— pedestrians and cyclists — given priority. road safety charities say too many motorists have no idea about the changes, so danny savage has the details for you. avoiding disaster on two wheels is at the heart of new changes to the highway code. cyclists and p...

Atjunctions, pedestrians had to wait to cross the road if a vehicle was already turning. but now at a junction, motorists should give way to pedestrians crossing the road and even wait for those waiting to cross a road. there is also updated guidance for cyclists. 0n quiet roads, and in slower—moving traffic, cyclists are now advised to ride in the centre of their lane. the adjustments mean a driver is now more likely to be penalised for putting other road users in harms way. a complete guide ...

Metres when overtaking. and what about horse riders? drivers and motorcyclists are advised to leave two metres when overtaking them, and pass at less than ten miles per hour. paula thinks many dont realise the risks. there have been some major incidents. the main cause is people arejust driving too close to us. weve had a glazier�*s van that hit a horse, took the stirrup from the horse, and dragged the horse backwards with the rider on it. ive been hit as well, it was a delivery van that came ...

Drivers that have been out all week and i need to get back and the message is that the drivers and operators are checking with the local authorities, the met office reports, all of these places that would give advice as to the current situation and we mustnt forget other road users need to be aware of the high sided vehicles, notjust the high sided vehicles, notjust the drivers of those vehicles, because when they are passing them they need to take greater care is unusual because the wind could ...

PARIS, April 1 — According to new research, driving a car in Denmark or Finland is much less stressful than taking the wheel in the United Arab Emirates. The latter country is reportedly home to the world’s most stressful driving experience, due to congested roads and a particularly high rate...

The Gauteng traffic police department has warned that major roads leading to the province are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon as holidaymakers return home after the Human Rights Day long weekend.

The Gauteng traffic police department has warned that major roads leading to the province are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon as holidaymakers return home after the Human Rights Day long weekend.

New increased fines for Irish road users come into effect from today

An ex-traffic policeman believes that the new highway code rules will not affect drivers or spike road rage, if they plan to expect to see a…

DRIVERS need to be made more aware of planned changes to the Highway Code to ensure that vulnerable road users are protected, a mother, whose son […]