[Closed] Highway code rules for cyclists (and motor vehicles)

However what are the other useful rules

OP I don't think pulling out a bit of paper and citing the highway code to an irate driver will get you anywhere to be honest. Probably just aggravate the situation further!

From my experience (Horse riders on Bridlepaths saying that I shouldnt cycle there) I was able to tell them about the Countryside act 1968, which allows cyclists on bridlepaths. They didn't know this, and almost thanked me for clearing it up for them!

I [i]think[/i] I see where this is heading....

I have biscuits and a freshly poured glass of milk. Lets see where this goes....

*sits down next to garage-dweller*

I have a nice glass of something chilled & white too... but it is fruit oriented rather than bovine derived

Take a chainsaw and chainsaw off their faces if they give you any trouble.

I try to take the primary or secondary position on the road as suits. If they doe overtake with a full vehicle width (H Code) - and that's their vehicle, not your's - I have been known to give verbal or gesticulative proximity advice as they pass. I did catch up with one white van and made a polite but firm request to give me more room, not a Rizla's worth from his mirror. He (yes, male, NS?!) took it well with no comment, just a nod.

A bit of paper with rules won't help much but the having the facts in your mind might. Don't let them give you that "you don't pay road tax" shite (abolished in 1937), "stay in the cycle lanes where you belong" etc.
I don't jump red lights or use the pavement (10yr old and under only).

Filtering is tricky; being lawful doesn't make you safe.

Maybe I'm sensitive; I've been knocked off twice (in 35 years) and had several near misses. I prefer to be off-road where being ****ted is due to my (serious) inability only.

Some drivers just don't realise. I have politely knocked on a window at lights and told a driver he was a bit close and had a really polite 'sorry, I have only just got this car, I didn't realise' reply and then the biggest berth ever when the driver passed me. It's not always the case but it really cheered me up after nearly jumping out of my skin when he passed me the first time.

The other thing they never realise is that you avoid puddles in case of hidden potholes (you do, don't you?) not because of some sissy aversion to getting wet.

Here :
For overtaking ref https://www.gov.uk/using-the-road-159-to-203/overtaking-162-to-169

give motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car (see Rules 211 to 213 and 214 to 215)

and other Motorcyclists and cyclists specific rules are here: https://www.gov.uk/road-users-requiring-extra-care-204-to-225/motorcyclists-and-cyclists-211-to-213

don't jump red lights or use the pavement (10yr old and under only).

I am feeling one day there will be a barney between myself and a motorist...

some gaffer tape around wrists and handle bars is best - complete waste of time

last time i caught up with someone the conversation took the usual route

me : you tried to kill me
driver : she was in the wrong lane
me : keeping your hand on the horn forced her across and i had to stop before she hit me
driver : she was in the wrong lane [b]and i didn't see you[/b]
me : exactly
driver : you're a f***wit

the usual waste of time unless you enjoy numpty stares or
threats of violence

http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk/

Been "commuting" and riding to/from trails for 30 odd yrs and never felt the need to have a "discussion" with any motorist.