People using a cycle land in London (PA)
(Picture: PA)The updated Highway Code has proved a controversial topic over the past few days, with the £1,000 potential fine for opening the door incorrectly seeming particularly harsh to some. However, the new rules have been in the works for some time, with Cycling UK feeling they are necessary to properly protect cyclists when using the roads in the UK.
The biggest introduction is the so-called ‘Dutch Reach’ which asks passengers to use the opposite hand to the side of the door they are sitting on when exiting their vehicle. This is to make sure people rotate their bodies when opening the door and allows them to easily check if there are any oncoming cyclists.
