Buckinghamshire Council are encouraging all road users to ‘Respect the Code’ – a campaign designed to raise awareness of the 2022 changes to the Highway Code, particularly the introduction of the Hierarchy of Road Users.
This hierarchy places greater responsibility on those who can cause the most harm – such as drivers – to protect more vulnerable users like pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, and motorcyclists.
Key changes include:
Rule H1: All road users must be aware of The Highway Code, be considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for the safety of others.
Rule H2: for drivers, motorcyclists, horse-drawn vehicles, horse riders and cyclists) – give way to pedestrians at junctions.
Rule H3: (for drivers and motorcyclists) – give way to cyclists.
The campaign also includes a Highway Code quiz to help residents test their knowledge.
