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15:50 31/01/2022
These advisory changes have been implemented to improve safety for people walking, cycling and horse riding. Every road user still has a responsibility to keep themselves and each other safe, and the changes mean being ready to give priority, leave space and be considerate of others.
In summary, irrespective of your method of transport, a new hierarchy of road
users has been introduced to ensure those who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others.
This means:
Specifically:
The changes can be can be viewed by visiting: www.gov.uk/dft/highway-code-change