“One tweet cannot always explain the complex rules of the Highway Code” Road safety group responds to criticism of “motor-centric” post advising cyclists to “stop and allow drivers to overtake” cycling
A road safety group which came in for criticism at the weekend, after advising cyclists to be “considerate of motorists who are trying to pass them”, has responded to the backlash by insisting that “our aim is to try and educate all road users to be considerate of everyone else”, while emphasising the need for drivers to reduce the danger posed to cyclists and pedestrians.
The tweet also included a graphic which contained guidance from the Highway Code, advising cyclists to “be aware of drivers behind you and allow them to overtake when you feel it is safe to let them do so.” “We acknowledge that one tweet cannot always explain the complex rules of the Highway Code,” Inspector Dave Valente, of Warwickshire Police’s Road Safety Unit, said.
“We are also advising drivers to wait behind a cyclist until it is safe to pass them, that it is not acceptable for drivers to squeeze past cyclists when it is not safe to do so, and encouraging cyclists to submit headcam footage of careless or dangerous driving to Op Snap. after being hit by drivers with a “BIKE aware” social media campaign, which advises riders to “be aware”, “keep space”, and “expect to wait”.
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