What really helped to protect the vulnerable road users over here, is that in the 70s (following a multitude of traffic casualties, mostly minors) a new law stated that a motor vehicle will always be liable in case of collision with a bike or pedestrian, no matter who's fault the accident was.
I’ve not read the actual wording in the Highway Code (can’t even find it…!) but isn’t this what the much discussed hierarchy of vulnerability/responsibility is supposed to nudge towards?
I’ve not read the actual wording in the Highway Code (can’t even find it…!) but isn’t this what the much discussed hierarchy of vulnerability/responsibility is supposed to nudge towards?