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Cyclists will be given priority over motorists at junctions when travelling straight ahead under changes to the Highway Code to be announced today.
Drivers will also be given a specific duty to ensure people on bikes are safe, while they in turn will be told to look out for pedestrians.
And a new ‘hierarchy of road users’ will outline how responsibility rests with those who could potentially cause the most harm to others.
Changes will also be made to guidance on safe passing distances and speeds, as well as ensuring that cyclists have priority at junctions when travelling straight ahead
The changes are part of a new cycling and walking strategy to be unveiled by Grant Shapps today.
The Transport Secretary will announce a £338million package to boost cycling and walking across the
