Drivers warn they could face UNLIMITED fines and license points if they don’t follow new Highway Code rules

IN the new rules of the Highway Code, motorists are warned they could face UNLIMITED fines and license points if they can be proven responsible for crashes.

inside the rule book vibrateseffective two weeks ago, drivers who fail to pay attention to cyclists and pedestrians could face some costly penalties.

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Unlimited fines can be issued for offenses ranging from driving without insurance to causing death by dangerous driving, many of which can include substantial prison sentences.

Mike Thompson, car rental company, Leasing Options, explains: “It is important for both cyclists and motorists to understand these new rules as failure to comply with them could result in a crash. touch, can cause serious injury and even lead to very hefty fines.

“If the driver of a car is blamed for a collision, this could be considered careless and reckless driving, which can result in unlimited fines and up to nine points on your license.

“If cyclists are to blame, this could lead to them being fined £1,000 for careless cycling, under the Highway Code’s fine table.”

The road hierarchy stipulates that cyclists, considered the second most at-risk person on the road, should be given priority because they now have more rights to occupy the road.

For example, cyclists are now required to stay in the middle of the lane on quiet streets when traffic is moving slowly as well as when approaching intersections or narrow roads.

Bike lane rules now say that cyclists do not need to stay in their designated lane.

It claimed that cyclists “can exercise their judgment and are not required to use them” – something that caused commotion between drivers.

The Highway Code now says: “You can go two stops and it may be safer to do so, especially in larger groups or when traveling with children or less experienced drivers. than.”

Also new to this code, drivers traveling at up to 30 mph are now required to leave 5 feet of clearance when passing cyclists.

If there is not enough room for the driver this distance, they should wait for the bicyclist behind until they can safely pass.

Also, if a car is making a turn and there is a cyclist next to it, the vehicle must wait for them to pass.

As with cyclists, riders and carriages also have priority over cars if they are making a close turn.