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Commons · Question 118037 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Rule H1 was developed as part of the Government’s active travel or modal shift objectives; and what steps she took to consult motorcyclist and motorist organisations during drafting.

Answer

Answered by Lilian Greenwood, 10 Mar 2026

The previous Government updated the Highway Code in 2022 to improve road safety for people walking, cycling and riding horses including the introduction of a hierarchy of road users. This review of the Highway Code was announced as part of the Cycling and...