New Overtaking Rule Proposed for Drivers in England to Enhance Road Safety
New overtaking rule on table for all drivers in England
Birmingham Live
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A petition urges the Labour Party government in England to implement a new overtaking rule that includes photographic hand signals for horse riders in the Highway Code. This aims to improve safety by clarifying existing signals and reducing confusion among drivers.
- 01The petition calls for adding a photographic page of horse riders' hand signals to the Highway Code.
- 02Current Highway Code sections do not adequately illustrate horse riders' signals, leading to potential confusion.
- 03Drivers are advised to pass horses slowly and with at least 2 meters of space.
- 04Horse riders may include children, necessitating extra caution from drivers.
- 05The Highway Code emphasizes treating all horses as potential hazards due to their unpredictable nature.
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A petition has been launched urging the Labour Party government in England to revise the Highway Code by incorporating a photographic page that illustrates horse riders' hand signals. This initiative aims to enhance road safety by ensuring that drivers clearly understand the signals used by horse riders, particularly the extended arm signal requesting vehicles to slow down. Currently, the Highway Code mentions the importance of recognizing these signals but lacks visual representation, which could lead to confusion among drivers. Section 215 of the Highway Code advises drivers to be particularly cautious around horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles, recommending a maximum speed of 10 mph when passing horses and ensuring a minimum distance of 2 meters. The petition highlights that many horse riders are children, underscoring the need for heightened awareness. The proposed changes seek to align the Highway Code with the training provided to horse riders, thereby promoting safer interactions on the road.
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The proposed changes to the Highway Code could significantly improve safety for horse riders and drivers alike.
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