Following on from the post below (which is quoting from the national Highway Code), how do you think that Derbyshire Police advise motorists & cyclists to behave and interact with each other?
Perhaps surprisingly the following are headings in their guidance to motorists regarding cyclists:
• Realise cyclists are vulnerable
• Be cautious and be patient
• Allow plenty of space
• Cyclists have a right to claim the lane
• Beware a left turn
• [take care] Opening car doors
While the advice does tell cyclists to be alert and aware of the potential dangers, generally the approach is summed up by the statement:
It’s your responsibility as a driver to avoid hitting the cyclist, not the responsibility of the cyclist to avoid getting hit by you.
To read the guidance in full go to http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/Safety-advice/Road-Safety/Cyclists.aspx
Interesting stuff here. Thanks for putting that on the blog, Jim. Surprising sometimes to learn that we have more rights than is universally realized.
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