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by: Simon Mason - Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:34 UTC

Motorists are being warned to obey a new Highway Code rule which came into effect last year - but many are still unaware of.

Rule 186 says road users should give priority to cyclists on roundabouts, as SomersetLive reports. The rule came into effect in January 2022 under the signals and position section, and advises drivers who has priority.

The rule states that cyclists should be given priority on roundabouts, and that motorists should not attempt to overtake them. Priority also applies to horse riders and horse drawn vehicles.

It states: "You should give priority to cyclists on the roundabout. They will be travelling more slowly than motorised traffic.

"Give them plenty of room and do not attempt to overtake them within their lane. Allow them to move across your path as they travel around the roundabout.

"Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles may stay in the left-hand lane when they intend to continue across or around the roundabout and should signal right to show you they are not leaving the roundabout.

"Drivers should take extra care when entering a roundabout to ensure that they do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles in the left-hand lane, who are continuing around the roundabout."

https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/highway-code-cyclists-roundabouts-rule-8818678

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Highway Code cyclists at roundabouts rule drivers aren't aware of	Simon Mason