Motorists could face a fine of up to £1,000 and three penalty points for breaching one often overlooked Highway Code rule.

An abridged version of this article first appeared in Cycling Plus magazine. Issue 389 is out now – subscribe to Cycling Plus to receive a Castelli Squadra jacket worth £70 and save 30 per cent on the ...

In urban areas, pedestrians and cycle users are particularly at risk on the roads. In inner London between 2013 and 2015, 54% of all road traffic fatalities were pedestrians, and 17% were cycle users.