Horse sense road safety advert

UK road safety advert advising drivers on how to behave around horses on the road.

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[horsegirleve2]

shouldn't the horses be in single file?..

[wickedpheonix1995]

Seriously, Riders and horses both have the rights to use the roads, as do bikes and cars. It's like saying to a driver you're not allowed down a country lane just because you drive a car.

People should grow up and realise this is allowed, it's in the highway code for crying out loud!

Drivers should realise this is only to keep them and the horse safe from harm, unless you want a dead rider and a ruined car. Then who's fault is it?

GROW UP!!

[Ruth1988]

@horseylover006 and on this advert the rider on the inside is a young person! so its safer for them to be on the inside!

[Ruth1988]

@horseylover006 its actually in the highway code that horses ride 2 abreast on any road! riding single file is up to the individual! i find that when you try to ride single file people get too close! i've been clipped by many wingmirrors before now, when trying to let people passed! so i dont anymore! its just not safe!

[horseylover006]

@Ruth1988 im agreeing with you but then again the riders shouldnt have been riding doubles down a twisted narrow road

[horseylover006]

tbh thought what where the riders thinking? riding doubles down a narrow, twisty country lane isnt the best thing to be doing? but then again the driver should have waited.

please cars slow down whilst passing by horses, it always spooks mine!

[Ruth1988]

it comes down to this! equestrians are NOT going to stop using the roads! whether you think we have a right to use it or not! You shouldnt be driving like a nob head anyway! especially on twisty sharp bends in the countryside, where horses are likely to be! so unless you want to have the cause of serious injury or even death on YOUR conscience! just have a little respect! Horses have RIGHT OF WAY WHEN EVER THEY ARE ON THE ROAD! its taught to all learner drivers! its in the highway code! end of!

[meinnnit]

@jasquer so if I pay road tax on my motor bike, that would cover my car? Or for the sake of your awkward argument, my elephant, should I choose to ride it down the lane? A horse is capable of causing significant death or injury should it become uncontrollable (like a car, motorcycle, van, hgvy, bus,coach,etc) but avoids any of the measures that are in place and are required by law for other road users.

[jasquer]

@meinnnit What makes you think that someone riding a horse does not pay "road tax"? You're pointing out that horses aren't commonly used for transportation anymore. Therefore, your typical horse rider will have a licence, and, very likely, a car. So, following your understanding: if I own a car, pay all taxes, have a motorcycle and pay for it, too, I feel I have a full right to ride my bicycle and horse on all roads I want. Now, how do you recognize which rider doesn't pay "road tax"?

[meinnnit]

@meinnnit oh... and pay a tax for the privilage. Or I could avoid all this hastle and get a horse. Not have to prove that I can use it properly. Not have to insure my actions or vehicle against damage to others. Or even have to maintain it to make it safe for me and other road users. Then I could pointlessly plod along a road holding up traffic and risking everyone else. What, are there no fields anymore?