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New Highway Code rule change warning for drivers and cyclists using roundabouts

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Drivers should be on alert for a new Highway Code and the new road rules that will change the alter the rules of the roads.The rules for driving in roundabouts will be different when the Highway Code is updated.On January 29, the the Department for Transport will publish widespread changes regarding cyclists and pedestrians in particular, Bristol Post reports.It also contains a crackdown on mobile phone use with drivers being fined £200 and six points for using their mobile phone at a red light.One change under the signals and position section will advise drivers who have priority in roundabouts.Cyclists should be given priority according to the new system.The new Highway Code 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."Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can pop your email

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