British Cycling Petition to Change the Highway Code
British Cycling, the AA and a number of pedestrian groups are lobbying for the introduction of a universal rule to give way when turning at junctions, to make them simpler and safer for people driving, cycling and walking.
Whether driving, cycling or walking, negotiating a junction is the most hazardous manoeuvre you make on the road. Two-thirds of all collisions take place at junctions. This increases to three-quarters of all cycling collisions.
British Cycling say the Highway Code rules on junctions are confusing and create unnecessary risks for people using them. So they are calling for a universal rule that when turning at a junction, you always give way to people going ahead or crossing that junction, including people cycling and walking. They say this would make them simpler, safer and more efficient for everyone.
The new rule would consolidate and clarify existing rules. This type of universal rule has already been shown to be effective at increasing road safety for people walking and cycling in other countries.
More information and details of their petition can be found here: