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19.02.2022 - 16:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Last month saw a host of Highway Code changes come into force.
Despite hopes of safer roads following the rule changes, the updates are likely to cause chaos on the roads, according to expert.
Many motorists have been left confused as the road 'hierarchy' was altered, leaving many unsure over who has right of way.
The changes have lead to a huge 500 per cent jump in dash cam sales as drivers rush to protect themselves from 'cash for crash' scams.
These potential scam incidents often involve pedestrians or cyclists who pretend to be hit and injured by cars in order to submit a false insurance claim - reports The Express.
However, evidence provided by dash cams helps drivers to avoid these types of claims and possible criminal convictions brought about by them.
Sales of the devices are now at a rate of one every 30 seconds in the UK.
Countries including China and Russia have seen a spate of the scams.
Bryn Brooker, Head of Road Safety at Nextbase, said: "There is widespread concern following these changes and misinformation is causing confusion and panic on UK roads.
“We want to ensure that motorists are aware of this new set of rules as there are some changes around the hierarchy for road users, pedestrian priorities as well as priority for cyclists and horse riders when cars are turning or at junctions.
“There is a real risk that these changes are going to be exploited by criminals in crash for cash incidents.
“If drivers cannot prove they have acted legally, they will now take most if not all responsibility for financial damages and risk prosecution if they cannot prove that cyclists, pedestrians or e-scooter riders are at fault.”
Due to the Highway Code updates, car, van and lorry drivers will all have significantly more
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