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Make it compulsory to learn how to pass equines safely,&include the highway code
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413 signatures
What the petition asks
Educate new drivers about how to approach & overtake equines safely on the road.
Slowing down to a safe speed & passing with least 2m space.
Understand arm signals should a rider signal.
Safe passing can save lives.
Educate horse riders to wear hiviz and be seen.
Slowing down to a safe speed & passing with least 2m space.
Understand arm signals should a rider signal.
Safe passing can save lives.
Educate horse riders to wear hiviz and be seen.
The Glow Means Slow Campaign was created to help raise awareness to equestrians of how important it is to wear HiViz when out on the roads and rural lanes.
This is due to the rise In more accidents resulting in death and near misses lately between motorists and equines.
HiViz gives a driver between 3-5secs better reaction time.
A spooked horse can react at speeds up to 50mph.The recognised speed when injuries are more likely to result in death.
This is due to the rise In more accidents resulting in death and near misses lately between motorists and equines.
HiViz gives a driver between 3-5secs better reaction time.
A spooked horse can react at speeds up to 50mph.The recognised speed when injuries are more likely to result in death.
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
413
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Nov 2018
Closed
13 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.