Highway Code rules are ‘being abused’ by cyclists and should be made ‘mandatory’

Under current laws, Rule 66 of the Highway Code currently states that cyclists should ‘never ride more than two abreast’.

The rule says that cyclists should ‘ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends’.

Mr Freeman said: “Despite current consultation, in my view, there is no need to change this – except to make it mandatory rather than advisory.

“The problem is that, as it stands, the Highway Code is being abused by cyclists who steadfastly ride two abreast when they shouldn’t – such as on a busy, narrow or winding road.

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