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One in three drivers want cyclists banned from roads

By Tom Gibson | November 8, 2022

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Research compiled for BBC Panorama issued in response to new Highway Code guidance

One in three drivers want cyclists banned from roads

One in three drivers want cyclists banned from public roads whilst seven in ten surveyed said cyclists should have insurance.

In January, the Department of Transport (DfT), which was led by Grant Shapps at the time, announced changes to the Highway Code that essentially gave cyclists priority over drivers and caused debate as a result.

One of the major amendments was that drivers must now give way to cyclists at junctions, whilst cyclists have also been encouraged to ride in the middle of the road on certain roads to be more visible.

The new guidance also stats cycling groups should ride in lines of two with overtaking motorists needing to leave at least 1.5m between the car and the closest bike.

Grant Shapps, the former transport secretary, even went as far as suggested cyclists cold be issued with registration numbers before backtracking on that comment.

Duncan Dollimore from Cycling UK told BBC Panorama that some people won’t get on a bike because of trouble with motorists.

“There’s a whole group of people who would never go to work and swear or gesticulate at people, but occasionally they might do that behind the wheel of their car. It does prevent people from cycling. It puts people off.”

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