Cyclist is filmed riding in the centre of road while taking SELFIES and jumping a red light [Video]
Taking full advantage of the new Highway Code: Cyclist is filmed riding in the centre of road while taking SELFIES and jumping a red light
The rider was taking advantage of new Highway Code rules on cyclistsCyclists are now able to occupy the middle of the road rather than just the sideThe cyclist was seen using his phone and taking SELFIES as he rode along
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Footage captured the shocking moment a cyclist used the new Highway Code rules to meander along the middle of a busy London road while taking selfies.
The rider was taking full advantage of the rules which came into force last week, giving cyclists the power to ride in the middle of the road, making it impossible for drivers to overtake.
The footage begins with the man – who is not wearing a helmet – pulling out casually in front of a black cab and then slowly moving into the middle of the road.
The feckless cyclist was cycling in the middle of a road near London Bridge without holding the handlebars and using his phone
The man was pictured near London Bridge railway station cycling recklessly in the busy road
During the video, the man runs through a red traffic light and nearly hits a commuter.
The footage filmed near London Bridge station was captured by a bemused motorist.
The person filming it told the Sun: ‘Cyclist riding the middle of the road despite having a cycle lane by him, making it impossible to overtake.
‘At the same time taking advantage of the no punishment on riding without any hands on the handlebars to steer the bicycle as his hands busy on his mobile phone taking selfies and with the other hand holding what appears to be a takeaway.’
The ‘fundamental’ changes to the Highway Code include encouraging cyclists to ride in the middle of the road in certain situations and requiring drivers and cyclists to give way to pedestrians at junctions.
The cyclist also ran a red light and slowed down to take a selfie while taking advantage of new Highway Code rules which allowed him to cycle in the middle of the road
But critics including the Alliance of British Drivers and IAM RoadSmart fear the policy change could have an adverse impact on the country’s motorists and other road users, including an increase in road rage incidents and dangerous confusion.
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads and a total of 49 existing rules are to be updated with new amendments as well.
Someone driving now has more responsibility to watch out for people cycling, walking or riding a horse, and cyclists will have more responsibility to be aware of pedestrians.
Other key amendments include clearer guidance for drivers to leave a distance of at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists, and instructing drivers turning into a road to give way to pedestrians waiting to cross.
