https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/horseriders/Recent content in horseriders on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:52:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-overtaking-rule-proposed-to-improve-safety-for-horse-riders-in-england/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:52:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/new-overtaking-rule-proposed-to-improve-safety-for-horse-riders-in-england/A new overtaking rule aimed at enhancing the safety of horse riders on English roads is gaining momentum, with a petition calling on the government to update the Highway Code. The petition specifically requests the inclusion of a photographic guide to horse riders' hand signals, which are currently missing from official road safety materials. The campaign highlights confusion surrounding existing guidance, particularly in Section 215 of the Highway Code. This section instructs drivers to watch for and respect horse riders’ signals, especially requests to slow down or stop.