Highway Code Review

Lots to think about there, for sure, and not all good.
I am a cyclist but do worry about the way a large number of cyclists simply ignore all signals / signs and, unless it happens to suit them at the time, to hell with it.
These proposals would seem to condone and encourage such irresponsible and dangerous behaviour.
One bonus could be the long overdue control of vanity plates.
The need of those motorists to have any registration mark that bears even the remotest similarity to their names, and cobble the letters / numerals together to let the world know who they are, is tiresome and needs addressing, as does the boy racer trend to black tinted anti speed camera number plates.
Just my opinion, of course.
Interesting post that one Iceman, thanks for that.

 

As a professional driver of large vehicles i read about this a while ago and was filled with dread. On the face of it there is a certain logic but there are many variables that make this a problem.
Cyclists these days seem to do whatever they want. I mean i have posted elsewhere of policemen cycling on pavements not to mention other things.
In the last 24 hours i have seen, whilst out walking my dog, more than 10 people cycling on footpaths and 4 electric scooter riders (currently illegal here, i.e. not rented), riding as fast as they can on footpaths, another illegality.
Last time i was out in my truck i had to emergency brake because some retard decided he was bored of riding on the footpath (where he shouldnt have been) and bumped down the kerb into the road without looking or signalling right in front of me. Under these proposals i would be responsible for squishing him. The fact i didnt was more owed to the fact that the opposing lane was empty and i could swerve round him rather more than any of my skills as a driver;
Its going to force everyone to have some sort of recording device to prove who was actually at fault. If you think enforcement services wouldnt go through all your recordings in the event of an incident and then prosecute you for something totally unrelated then you are sadly mistaken.

 

Well it looks like the changes are being pushed through This RAC article makes interesting reading.

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/mo...de=true&contactURN=40023485&hasBreakdown=true

 

Just a reminder that the Highway Code changes are coming in to force from 29th January 2022 (UK only).

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/...nges-cars-must-give-way-cyclists-when-turning

 

So there is another year to go?

 

Anothr month. It's almost 2022 now.

 

Yes a bit slow today ☹️. Next month lol

 

Yes a bit slow today ☹️. Next month lol

 

A regular occurrence here that will test your new rules, will be cyclists ignoring red lights and stop signs.
Rules state responsibility hierarchy, but generally courts allow for original act or causal effect.
The law was changed in NZ for rear enders always being liable, due to most accidents with larger vehicles being the front vehicle pulling in and slowing/stopping causing the accident.
Still see it everyday, but it helps to lessen the impact on the Truck/lorry drivers
I find most accidents are viewed with shared responsibility, but not accountability, leaving untrained and unlicensed road users free to flaunt the road rules

 

This is one of the reasons I now have a front/rear dashcam in the car. I got hooted at by a deaf moron at some lights today while I waited for an ambulance on blues and twos pass so what chance do we have? I have an action cam for the bike and bicycle too now for the same reason.

 

I recently had a front/rear dash cam fitted in the car for the same reason, so many shite drivers on the roads.

 

The ocean/sea's have had this rule ever since the first engine's were put Into a ship.
But in reality sailboats give way to much bigger powered vessels. How do you stop a 300m by 300,000 ton cargo ship when a sailboat/yacht cut's across the Bow of said Cargo Ship ???

 

Air is the same too

 

Highway Code.
What proportion of motorists ever pick a copy up once they have acquired a full driving licence?
Changes, it could be turned on its head for all the real difference it will make.
In my opinion it's a free for all out there with no enforcement beyond cameras.
Really negative I know, but sadly I just don't see it having any significant impact on the appalling standard of driving / riding out there.

 

I've bought one updated copy in the 35 years since I passed my bike then car tests. Will get a new copy next time I'm near a WH Smith.

Unfortunately you're quite right Curley, enforcement is so minimal it has become almost lawless in some places so changed rules will, as usual, only be followed by those who were not a problem to start with.

 

I expect it'll be in the courts, up before the beak, that it makes the most difference.

 

I though this video makes some good points.

 

Brought to you by the same idiots who thought up, "Smart motorways"