Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 100747

Pedestrians: Safety

Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 23 December 2025

Question

Dr Ellie Chowns

Green PartyNorth Herefordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she will take through the Road Safety Strategy to raise awareness among motorists of their responsibilities when passing pedestrians on roads with no footpaths.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
My Department is developing our road safety strategy and we will set out more details in due course. The Highway Code was updated in 2022 to include changes to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders, including guidance on safe passing d...

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