Petition · past parliament
Changing of new Highway Code Rule H2
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Revert the Highway Code Rule H2 back to give cars priority when turning left at a junction to stop pedestrians walking in front of cars.
New rule now states that, at a junction, you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road that you’re turning into. Previously, vehicles had priority at a junction. This new rule is dangerous as cars can have blind spots when turning that can obscure the pedestrian. This significant change is dangerous and as a Health and Safety Advisor, it increases the risk to pedestrians.
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 the new rule regarding pedestrians crossing junctions, but the previous Highway Code stated that pedestrians have priority when they are crossing into a road into which the are turning, so it's not clear if you want the old rule to be reinstated, or the rule changed so cars have priority at all times.
The Government has published a table setting out changes to the Highway Code, which you can view here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037306/table-of-change-to-the-highway-code.pdf
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you are concerned about the new rule regarding pedestrians crossing junctions, but the previous Highway Code stated that pedestrians have priority when they are crossing into a road into which the are turning, so it's not clear if you want the old rule to be reinstated, or the rule changed so cars have priority at all times.
The Government has published a table setting out changes to the Highway Code, which you can view here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1037306/table-of-change-to-the-highway-code.pdf
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 25 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Feb 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.