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Changes to the Highway Code for vulnerable road users

EDM (Early Day Motion) 49: tabled on 13 November 2023

Tabled in the 2023-24 session.

This motion has been signed by 13 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House appreciates the recent changes made to the Highway Code relating to protecting vulnerable road users; understands that new rules 212-215 help ensure that other road users treat these users with care; observes that these rules have been added specifically because the Highway Code previously lacked rules to protect vulnerable road users such as horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles; recognises that the frequency of incidents which include these users shows that the new rules have not been publicised enough; and calls on the Government to raise awareness of the new rules and establish better communication and education of the Highway Code to protect all road users.