Last month saw a host of Highway Code changes come into force.
'Cycling should be the main mode of transport': Mancunians have their say on controversial Highway Code changes
02.02.2022 - 10:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
On Saturday, a series of new rules came into force on roads up and down the country.
The revamped Highway Code includes a new road user hierarchy with the aim of boosting protection for cyclists and pedestrians.
The eight main changes put forward by the Department for Transport will affect all road users and have been met with a mixed reception among Mancunians.
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The rules include new road positioning for cyclists, where they can ride in the centre of their lane on quieter roads and at least 0.5m from the pavement on busier roads, but further away if possible.
Cyclists will also be able to ride two abreast, rather than only in single-file, and this is encouraged, especially if accompanying less experienced riders, to improve visibility to motorists.
Motorists may not overtake cyclists on a roundabout in their line and must allow people cycling to move across their path, as they travel around the roundabout.
Drivers could also be penalised for communicating on their phone behind the wheel - even just touching their phones.
While some Mancunians said they are fully behind the new changes, others have raised concerns about safety and whether drivers will even follow the guidance.
Terry and Doreen Rothwell, from Little Lever in Bolton, said they supported the changes but worried they could lead to more collisions on the roads.
"It's a case of getting used to it, but people might get hit while we are getting used to them," said Terry, 78.
"That's the big worry.
"Sensible drivers will be okay but it's the extreme drivers who will not give way.
"Where we live, there's a zebra crossing and people just ignore them.
"Pedestrians will still
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