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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 11 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 October 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Roads: Horse Riding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on road (a) safety and (b) regulations for horse riders in (i) Coventry and (ii) the West Midlands; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Horse riders are already protected in law with applicable offences for drivers such as driving dangerously, driving without due care and attention and driving without reasonable consideration for other road users.

This is set out in the Highway Code along with advice on being aware of horse riders and allowing adequate distance when passing them. The Department is aware that not all road users follow the rules on safe overtaking and so on 12 August 2018 I announced that the Department would be reviewing the advice in the Highway Code in relation to overtaking vulnerable road users, including horse riders.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178230
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Horse riding Safety Roads West Midlands Departmental coordination
Link
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