NEW RULES DOS AND DON’TS

Do give way to cyclists who are riding straight on when you are turning into or out of junctions.

Do give way to pedestrians who are crossing (or waiting to cross) the road at junctions.

Don’t make a close pass on a cyclist. Leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and leave more space when overtaking above 30mph.

Don’t pass close to a horse or a horse-drawn vehicle. Give at least two metres of space and pass at no more than 10mph.

Do remember that cyclists are allowed to ride in the centre of the lane, or two abreast, while allowing you to overtake when it’s safe to do so.

It’s important to understand that this doesn’t mean we can ride our motorbikes however we please, or that if we’re in a collision with a car it’s always going to be the driver’s fault. As riders, we still need to stick to the rules, and ride safely.

Just as drivers must remember that a moped rider is more vulnerable than they are in a collision, so we riders should keep in mind that a horse rider, cyclist, or pedestrian is likely to come off worse if we hit them. We all need to take care of each other, and especially the most vulnerable people on the road.