New rules are being introduced and updates are being made to pre-existing rules of the Highway Code at the end of the month.A new ‘Hierarchy of Road Users’ is being introduced, which places road users who are more likely to be at risk at the top of the hierarchy.And Police Scotland this week reiterated that it is the "responsibility of individual road users" to be familiar with the code.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The new hierarchy is as follows:PedestriansCyclistsHorse ridersMotorcyclistsCarsVansLarger vehiclesThe new changes mean that vehicles will no longer have priority at junctions, but instead must now give way to pedestrians.Other new rules include cyclists having priority over cars when cars turn and changes to cyclist positioning to ensure better visibility.Stricter new phone rules are also part of the new code, with drivers now being banned from using their phones to take pictures, play games, or scroll apps.Any drivers caught breaking these new changes could be given penalty points or fines.
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