classic33
Leg End Member
Drivers in Britain could soon face a £100 fine for driving too close to cyclists on the road, following plans to introduce a new law.
The new law will require motorists to be at least 1.5 metres away from cyclists when passing or overtaking, with penalties incurred if drivers fail to comply.
Stricter regulations
If a motorist is found to be driving closer than the minimum passing distance, they could be hit with a £100 fine and three penalty points.
Calls for the new law to be introduced come as a means to offer more protection for cyclists and reduce the number of cycling-related accidents.
Recent figures released by the Department for Transport showed there were 18,450 pedal cyclist casualties in the year ending September 2017, of which 3,750 (20 per cent) were killed or seriously injured. Around 100 cyclists are killed in the UK every year.
The Highway Code has previously stated drivers should give cyclists “plenty of room” when passing, and “at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car”, but with the now clearer defined rules, it means motorists are more liable to facing punishment for dangerous driving.
Making the roads safer
It is hoped by making the law less ambiguous and enforcing a stricter and safer passing distance will encourage more people to take to two wheels.
Cycling Minister Jesse Norman said: “We need to become a nation of cyclists, and this government wants to make cycling the natural choice of transport for people of all ages and backgrounds.
“We are determined to make cycling safer and easier across the country and we are continuing to invest.
“We shouldn’t only concentrate on catching and punishing drivers when they make a mistake, but try to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to drive safely alongside cyclists in all conditions.”
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...clists/ar-BBNuDbk?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=mailsignout
The new law will require motorists to be at least 1.5 metres away from cyclists when passing or overtaking, with penalties incurred if drivers fail to comply.
Stricter regulations
If a motorist is found to be driving closer than the minimum passing distance, they could be hit with a £100 fine and three penalty points.
Calls for the new law to be introduced come as a means to offer more protection for cyclists and reduce the number of cycling-related accidents.
Recent figures released by the Department for Transport showed there were 18,450 pedal cyclist casualties in the year ending September 2017, of which 3,750 (20 per cent) were killed or seriously injured. Around 100 cyclists are killed in the UK every year.
The Highway Code has previously stated drivers should give cyclists “plenty of room” when passing, and “at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car”, but with the now clearer defined rules, it means motorists are more liable to facing punishment for dangerous driving.
Making the roads safer
It is hoped by making the law less ambiguous and enforcing a stricter and safer passing distance will encourage more people to take to two wheels.
Cycling Minister Jesse Norman said: “We need to become a nation of cyclists, and this government wants to make cycling the natural choice of transport for people of all ages and backgrounds.
“We are determined to make cycling safer and easier across the country and we are continuing to invest.
“We shouldn’t only concentrate on catching and punishing drivers when they make a mistake, but try to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to drive safely alongside cyclists in all conditions.”
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...clists/ar-BBNuDbk?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=mailsignout
