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Post by John John on Jul 28, 2020 17:30:26 GMT
I was sent the attached consultation today on proposals to improve the highway code in favour of vulnerable road users including cyclists. link A single club response on behalf of members is desirable but so too are lots of individual responses so please have your say and share widely. The consultation closes on 27th October. |
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Post by Andy Davidson on Jul 28, 2020 22:09:20 GMT
Thanks John.
This would be transformative and encourage a change away from the ‘you should be wearing hi viz’ refrain / excuse : “introducing a hierarchy of road users which ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others“
Will Share and give it a proper read.
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Post by John John on Jul 28, 2020 22:54:43 GMT
There's much to ponder and most of it is positive. However, Rule 60 poses problems as unchanged it continues to make most of us lawbreakers when cycling road-bikes after dark.
Rule 60
At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen.
Flashing lights are permitted but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting use a steady front lamp.
Laws RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24
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Post by Sara Barman on Aug 3, 2020 8:00:50 GMT
: “introducing a hierarchy of road users which ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others“
Hmm a bit vague and still doesn’t go as far as the Dutch model of assuming larger vehicle responsible for any incident, which was pivotal in them reversing huge numbers of deaths in their roads.
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Post by Gareth Morgan on Aug 3, 2020 8:44:43 GMT
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Post by David Wadsworth on Aug 5, 2020 21:24:29 GMT
Gareth MorganSo the Welsh rozzers say a cyclist is responsible for making themselves as visible as possible. Is that in the Highway Code and what about making all cars painted in luminous colours only too? Retraining the police would be a good idea here.
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Post by Michael "HummingBird" Sanders on Aug 11, 2020 7:09:07 GMT
Thanks John, I've submitted a response. The more of us the better.
- Michael
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Post by leslie anstee on Aug 15, 2020 21:32:14 GMT
Ive also just done the survey, but get the idea they will change things as long as it doesn't upset the motorised vehicle user. Isn't it time to take the toy out of car what is the point of having 160mph on the clock and the ability of doing 0 to 60 in 3 seconds when all you want to do is get to work or the shops and why are they getting bigger.
I did put up a link not long ago indicating that if you wear dark clothing whilst cycling and have an accident with a vehicle (not being of your making) you can lose compensation as the other party will say you dressed inappropriately to ensure it was safe for other road users.
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