‘Taking over the roads!’ UK drivers in furious cyclist row as new rules spark 8-MILE chaos

Nicholas Lyes, head of roads policy at RAC, commented: “These changes to the Highway Code are substantial, so it’s vitally important they are communicated clearly.

“In theory, they should make our roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians, but unless everyone is aware of them, there’s a risk of angry clashes and, worse still, unnecessary collisions.

“Nobody wants to be on the right side of the Highway Code changes but in the back of an ambulance because of confusion on the part of a driver or any other road user.”

Duncan Dollimore, head of campaigns for Cycling UK, welcomed the changes.