Changes to the Highway Code forthcoming.

[mattylad]

It seems that there is a consultation out for proposals to the highway code.

Just something to keep an eye on.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...ion-proposals-on-a-review-of-the-highway-code

 

[Brigadier]

It seems that there is a consultation out for proposals to the highway code.

Just something to keep an eye on.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consu...ion-proposals-on-a-review-of-the-highway-code

I wonder how many people will read this on their phones, while driving.......

 

[Doug99]

They are also proposing the introduction of 'hands free driving' on motorways possibly next year. The onus of responsibility to be on the car manufacturer in the event of any accident, rather than the driver. I wonder how that will go down with the car legals.

 

[Trazor]

They are also proposing the introduction of 'hands free driving' on motorways possibly next year. The onus of responsibility to be on the car manufacturer in the event of any accident, rather than the driver. I wonder how that will go down with the car legals.

And how will insurance work, will the car or the driver be insured ?

 

[JP_]

I really don't get the point of the hands free driving, surely it will just breed laziness. We'll have people cruising down the motorway, fast asleep. What could go wrong?

 

[EddieM]

I really don't get the point of the hands free driving, surely it will just breed laziness. We'll have people cruising down the motorway, fast asleep. What could go wrong?

That could happen, but until or maybe if level 5 autonomy becomes a reality (no driver controls) the driver has to be in charge of the vehicle and be ready to take over control.

Bit of a bummer, I think the only reason I'd want an autonomous car is to take me to the pub and back. I suppose one could always get a taxi.

 

[JP_]

That could happen, but until or maybe if level 5 autonomy becomes a reality (no driver controls) the driver has to be in charge of the vehicle and be ready to take over control.

Bit of a bummer, I think the only reason I'd want an autonomous car is to take me to the pub and back. I suppose one could always get a taxi.

That could be dangerous - rival pubs will hack cars to bring all the customers to them

 

[ellal]

I think the only reason I'd want an autonomous car is to take me to the pub and back. I suppose one could always get a taxi.

Ah, but then the taxis will be driverless.

Or...

 

[JohnD]

They are also proposing the introduction of 'hands free driving' on motorways possibly next year. The onus of responsibility to be on the car manufacturer in the event of any accident, rather than the driver. I wonder how that will go down with the car legals.

Never mind hands-free driving, why are you avoiding the terrible death and injury rates for motorcyclist?

Far worse than cars, but you want to ignore it and brush it under the carpet.

Only car-drivers matter, eh?

 

[motorbiking]

What do you propose we do to motorcyclists? ban them?

 

[charliegolf]

What do you propose we do to motorcyclists? ban them?

Trikes only?

 

[Doug99]

Never mind hands-free driving, why are you avoiding the terrible death and injury rates for motorcyclist?

Far worse than cars, but you want to ignore it and brush it under the carpet.

Only car-drivers matter, eh?

Sigh......................

 

[dontbelieveawordofit]

I really don't get the point of the hands free driving, surely it will just breed laziness. We'll have people cruising down the motorway, fast asleep. What could go wrong?

the existing w@nkers who think its cool to be on the phone will be able to have their phone in one hand while tossing themselves off with the other.

 

[^woody^]

An what are the actual changes?

That link is just a load of text.

 

[JP_]

Trikes only?

why is it some people ride trikes or quads on the street without a helmet?
Surely it's illegal. Maybe just dealers avoiding getting stopped?