Are pedestrians really safer after the 2022 Highway Code update?
Fewer than a fifth of British drivers (18%) think the changes to the Highway Code made in 2022 have improved the safety of pedestrians, according to a recent poll commissioned by the RAC.
In fact, the findings suggest our roads may now pose even more danger to those travelling by foot.
RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “When initially introduced, we welcomed the major Highway Code changes because they were set to make the roads much safer for the most vulnerable users.
“However, two years on, it’s concerning to see there’s still so much uncertainty, with most drivers not stopping for people crossing when they should and therefore many pedestrians seeing no change to their safety at junctions.”
The 2022 Highway Code update
The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people using Britain’s roads, was amended by the Department for Transport (DfT) on January 29 2022 to provide more protection for pedestrians, who are the most vulnerable road users.
But has it actually improved their safety?
The RAC’s poll of 2,500 drivers indicated otherwise, with 31% thinking pedestrians face even greater danger at junctions since the amendments.
The code states that traffic turning at junctions should give way when pedestrians are crossing or waiting to cross the road.
Less than a quarter (23%) of respondents to the survey said they always do this, while 19% admitted they do not stop very often and 6% said they never do.
The code also provides a hierarchy of road users, meaning someone driving has more responsibility to watch out for people cycling, walking or riding a horse.
Cyclists are additionally requested to make themselves as visible as possible by riding in the centre of lanes on quieter roads, in slower-moving traffic and when approaching junctions.
A report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee in November 2023 warned that messaging around Highway Code changes was not communicated effectively enough to encourage public participation.
Why aren’t drivers abiding by the code?
A lack of awareness around the changing Highway Code rules may be the main culprit.
Dennis alluded to this, saying: “Part of the reason may be that drivers simply don’t know that the changes have been made, least of all the consequences of ignoring them.
“Most drivers probably rarely refer to the Highway Code once they’ve passed their tests, and that’s where the problem could lie.
“We’d also urge the Government to make another concerted effort in communicating the changes to all road users.”
A DfT spokesperson said: “All road users must feel confident using our roads which is why we made sure the changes to the Highway Code were directly informed by a public consultation with over 20,000 responses.
“To increase awareness of the changes, we have used our Think! campaign to increase awareness and understanding of the changes over the last two years.”
Are you up to date on the UK’s rules of the road? See the new motoring laws coming into effect in 2024.
7 Comments
est-il possible d’obtenir du sinequan sans ordonnance à Genève
pharmacie qui vend sinequan doxepin sans frais cachés
Comment obtenir sinequan en ligne légalement
doxepin disponible en vente libre en ligne
Acheter du sinequan en ligne en toute sécurité et confidentialité
où trouver doxepin en France
doxepin en stock et disponible immédiatement Acheter sinequan en ligne en toute confidentialité en Suisse
comment obtenir doxepin sans ordonnance
sinequan en ligne France
sinequan et pilule contraceptive : interactions possibles doxepin sans ordonnance et expédition rapide en France
doxepin en ligne : nos recommandations pour une commande réussie doxepin pour un traitement abordable et efficace
sinequan authentique en vente libre Obtenez votre doxepin en toute sécurité
sinequan de qualité livrée à votre porte acheter sinequan à Montréal
où trouver doxepin en Suisse
achat de sinequan en Italie doxepin de qualité pharmaceutique en vente
acheter sinequan en toute confiance sinequan de qualité supérieure disponible en ligne
prix du doxepin sur ordonnance
Informations sur la doxepin en français sinequan de qualité disponible sur internet
acheter sinequan en suisse Achat de sinequan sans ordonnance en France
prix du doxepin en pharmacie
Acheter sinequan en ligne en toute confidentialité doxepin en vente libre en ligne avec discrétion en France
Options de paiement sécurisées pour l’achat de doxepin en ligne
Acheter sinequan à bas prix en ligne en France doxepin pour une livraison rapide en Suisse
sinequan de qualité supérieure disponible en ligne
Comment utiliser la sinequan en toute sécurité ?
doxepin : Ce que vous devez savoir sur l’achat en ligne doxepin à bas
prix
Livraison rapide de la sinequan en France
Acheter sinequan sans risques
doxepin à prix réduit en ligne Acheter doxepin en ligne sans arnaque : conseils
pratiques
sinequan : Achat en ligne sécurisé et légal sinequan sans ordonnance livrée en France
doxepin en ligne : ce que vous devez savoir avant d’acheter Acheter de la
sinequan en toute légalité
Avantages de l’utilisation du sinequan selon les experts sinequan authentique et fiable
acheter sinequan au Maroc
sinequan sans ordonnance en Martinique
Pharmacie en ligne sûre pour acheter de la sinequan en France
doxepin à vendre sur internet
pharmacie en ligne Espagne doxepin vente
sinequan authentique à prix abordable Belgique
sinequan sans ordonnance en Belgique sinequan livraison express en France
I believe that is one of the such a lot important info for me.
And i’m glad reading your article. However should
observation on few normal issues, The web site taste is ideal, the articles is in point of fact excellent : D.
Just right job, cheers
Hello! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website?
I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve
had issues with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform.
I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
My family all the time say that I am killing my time here at net, however I know I am getting familiarity
everyday by reading thes nice articles.
Appreciation to my father who informed me about this blog, this webpage is truly amazing.
esumvm
Howdy! This blog post could not be written much better!
Looking through this article reminds me of my previous roommate!
He constantly kept preaching about this. I will forward this information to him.
Fairly certain he will have a very good read. Many thanks for sharing!