Because that would have required new legislation, rather than just a rewriting of the HC
"You must" indicates a legal necessity, as opposed to "you should" which is merely guidance (that may be prejudicial in the event of an accident).
Yeah I get that but that's what I mean. Didn't it already say you should give priority to pedestrians crossing? What has changed?
drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-the-highway-code-to-improve-road-safety-for-cyclists-pedestrians-and-horse-riders/summary-of-the-consultation-proposals-on-a-review-of-the-highway-code
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Because that would have required new legislation, rather than just a rewriting of the HC
"You must" indicates a legal necessity, as opposed to "you should" which is merely guidance (that may be prejudicial in the event of an accident).