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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...