Hampshire County Council has launched a campaign to encourage cyclists and drivers to be more aware of each other and stay safe on Hampshire’s roads.
Figures show that most accidents involving cyclists happen on weekdays, with 39% occurring during rush hour – indicating a need for both drivers and cyclists to increase their awareness during the busy daily commute to work or college.
The council says that people also need to be particularly mindful of others at junctions – more than 70% of cyclist casualties occur at junctions (crossroads, roundabouts, junctions and driveways) and 83% of these involve a car.
Executive Member for Environment and Transport at Hampshire County Council, Councillor Rob Humby, said:
“Cycling is becoming more popular across the country – but we are, sadly, also seeing an increase in accidents involving cyclists on our roads.
“We can all do our bit to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone who uses them.
“Whether you’re driving or cycling, being aware of what’s going on around you can make all the difference – I’d ask both cyclists and drivers to make sure they can be seen, that they signal intended manoeuvres and avoid any unexpected actions.
“If you’re cycling, remember to ride a door’s width from parked cars – and look and signal to show drivers what you plan to do.
“If you’re driving, look out for cyclists at junctions and always leave them enough room to manoeuvre when you’re overtaking them.”
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