E-Scooters: I've seen it all now

Posted on 18/12/2021 10:41 by SeasideBill

Enforcement is not really the answer. We can’t uninvent e-scooters so provision will need to be made for them in future road schemes in the same way as cycle lanes. Some countries are quite good as it, the UK less so.

I think cars have always been required to give way to pedestrians at junctions? Personally I think it’s a nice idea, but it’s much safer to assume it’s never going to happen. The statute book is full of ridiculous laws.

Posted on 10/12/2021 16:21 by young thomas

David, I don't see an electric scooter as an alternative to an Ebike..would anyone seriously consider travelling, say, 15 miles out and back on even B roads?

nipping to Tesco, perhaps, but no room for shopping...

Posted on 18/12/2021 10:59 by Cornersteady

There are new changes to the highway code coming into effect in January. These now give a new hierarchy for road users  with those that can cause the greatest harm giving way to others and so cars 'must' give way to cyclists and cyclists to pedestrians, horses to cyclists and so on. 

Changes are being made to the Highway Code to increase protection for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

The new rules are due to be instated in January and will make it law for motorists to show more care and consideration for these groups

There are also set distances for overtaking cyclists. I think they come into effect on the 29th?

Posted on 18/12/2021 12:30 by Takethedogalong

It’s very good news, but it needs to be backed up with a public information campaign, as only those with a vested interest, (cyclists, horse riders and those learning to drive) will be aware.
We lost a number of acquaintances killed riding their horses. My OH had the awful task of being officer in charge at an RTA that killed a young 14 year old we stabled alongside, out on her horse, and he had to hold down the badly injured horse while the vet put it out of its pain. Truly horrific. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 12:30 by Takethedogalong

It’s very good news, but it needs to be backed up with a public information campaign, as only those with a vested interest, (cyclists, horse riders and those learning to drive) will be aware.
We lost a number of acquaintances killed riding their horses. My OH had the awful task of being officer in charge at an RTA that killed a young 14 year old we stabled alongside, out on her horse, and he had to hold down the badly injured horse while the vet put it out of its pain. Truly horrific. 

Posted on 18/12/2021 10:59 by Cornersteady

There are new changes to the highway code coming into effect in January. These now give a new hierarchy for road users  with those that can cause the greatest harm giving way to others and so cars 'must' give way to cyclists and cyclists to pedestrians, horses to cyclists and so on. 

Changes are being made to the Highway Code to increase protection for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

The new rules are due to be instated in January and will make it law for motorists to show more care and consideration for these groups

There are also set distances for overtaking cyclists. I think they come into effect on the 29th?

Posted on 18/12/2021 10:59 by Cornersteady

There are new changes to the highway code coming into effect in January. These now give a new hierarchy for road users  with those that can cause the greatest harm giving way to others and so cars 'must' give way to cyclists and cyclists to pedestrians, horses to cyclists and so on. 

Changes are being made to the Highway Code to increase protection for cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.

The new rules are due to be instated in January and will make it law for motorists to show more care and consideration for these groups

There are also set distances for overtaking cyclists. I think they come into effect on the 29th?

Posted on 18/12/2021 14:35 by Vulcan

The most concerning of the new HC Rules is the one giving right of way for cyclists to overtake or undertake a vehicle that is indicating to turn left at a junction. I have often thought that a cyclist undertaking a vehicle that is indicating left is at the very least lacking in common sense however, it appears that the rule makers are as bad as the rule will require the vehicle driver indicating to turn left  to wait until there is a gap in the undertaking cyclists however many there are until completing the turn.

Posted on 18/12/2021 14:35 by Vulcan

The most concerning of the new HC Rules is the one giving right of way for cyclists to overtake or undertake a vehicle that is indicating to turn left at a junction. I have often thought that a cyclist undertaking a vehicle that is indicating left is at the very least lacking in common sense however, it appears that the rule makers are as bad as the rule will require the vehicle driver indicating to turn left  to wait until there is a gap in the undertaking cyclists however many there are until completing the turn.