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25.01.2022 - 14:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Highway Code has been hitting the headlines of late ahead of changes coming into effect this week.
The major changes to the road rules aimed at protecting cyclists and pedestrians.
Someone driving will have more responsibility to watch out for people cycling, walking or riding a horse, and cyclists will have more responsibility to be aware of pedestrians.
Other key amendments include clearer guidance for drivers to leave a distance of at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists, and instructing drivers turning into a road to give way to pedestrians waiting to cross.
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The subject also made its way to Good Morning Britain on Tuesday.
The ITV news show was being hosted by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, and they were joined by double world pursuit champion and former president of the cycling federation Tony Doyle and broadcaster Mike Graham to discuss their views on the new rules.
As they appeared, the programme also featured a clip of a cyclist riding along in Warrington during a busy morning on the roads.
Kickstarting the debate, Susanna said: "Controversial new road rules designed to keep cyclists safe are going to come into effect later on this week."
Ed continued: "Previously road positions of cyclists were not mentioned at all in the highway code but now under new rules.
"Cyclists are advised to ride in the middle of the road; I think it’s actually the middle of the lane rather than the middle of the road."
Susanna added: "Motorists have always been told to give cyclists plenty of room when overtaking, but from Saturday, drivers are told to leave a distance of at least one and a half metres."
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