Petition · past parliament

Stop the introduction of the hierarchy of road users on responsibility

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

The DVSA have recently made changes to the Highway code. One of these changes is to give priority to pedestrians waiting to cross at junctions.

If you are turning left from a main road to a side road, as the driver you are to allow the pedestrian to cross.

This is a very bad idea
We need the government to not allow this to become part of the Highway Code at all! The roads are becoming more populated with vehicles and a laps in concentration will end in serious injury. It is the responsibility of the pedestrian to cross when safe to do so

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you are concerned about proposed changes to the Highway Code, but it's not clear if you want the Government to abandon plans to introduce a hierarchy of road users, or to clarify existing rules on pedestrian priority on pavements, or both. You can read the Government's proposals here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-the-highway-code-to-improve-road-safety-for-cyclists-pedestrians-and-horse-riders

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

1 Aug 2021 Petition opened for signatures
3 Aug 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Aug 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.