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Home » Drivers face £100 fine over Highway Code change they thought was false
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Drivers face £100 fine over Highway Code change they thought was false

By staff14 August 2025No Comments3 Mins Read

Did you know that 3 in 10 drivers admit they have not looked at the Highway Code since they passed their test?

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Many drivers do not believe the rule exists(Image: Getty)

Motorists are being warned they could face a £100 fine due to a Highway Code change dating back to 2022, with 2 in 5 road users still unaware of the major update that was implemented three years ago. The “hierarchy” of road users was introduced with much fanfare in 2022, yet 3 out of 10 drivers admitted they were unsure if such a rule existed, while 12 per cent believed it to be false.

A whopping 85 per cent knew that drivers intending to turn left should let cyclists pass on the left before executing the manoeuvre. Meanwhile, 80 per cent were aware that drivers should leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30mph, and provide more space when overtaking at higher speeds.

However, only half of those surveyed were aware that the updated Code formally advised of situations where cyclists could ride two abreast in the centre of the lane. Surprisingly, 56 per cent of drivers incorrectly thought long-standing rules on when a horn should not be used were introduced in 2022, reports Birmingham Live.

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You could be handed a fine(Image: Jenner Images via Getty Images)

Not only this, but 42 per cent of people asked mistakenly believed that the national speed limit for towing a trailer or caravan had been reduced to 50mph on a single carriageway. The Highway Code change favoured cyclists and pedestrians, with drivers facing penalties of £100 for ‘careless driving’ behaviour.

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Tim Rankin, managing director of AA Accident Assist, expressed his concern: “While the majority of drivers can recall important updates to the Highway Code, the flagship change that puts more responsibility on those behind the wheel remains unknown by too many drivers.

“Three in 10 drivers admit they haven’t looked at the Highway Code since they passed their test. New drivers and those learning to drive will be the ones most aware of the update, but it is long-standing motorists that need to be contacted to ensure they know the rules.

“It’s vital that we keep reminding drivers of these changes, which can make our roads safer and reduces crashes. Each year, millions of drivers are contacted with car tax reminders and licence renewals. This would be the ideal opportunity to inform everyone of the updated rules and keep the changes at the front of their minds.”

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