Improving equestrian road safety awareness
Tabled 12 May 2025 by Mr Lee Dillon
That this House acknowledges the vital role of horses in rural communities, particularly in areas such as Lambourn, known for its contributions to British horse racing; notes with deep concern that in 2024 alone, 3,100 road incidents involving horses were reported to the British Horse Society; recognises that one third of these incidents involve road rage or abuse directed at the rider; highlights the lack of public awareness around the 2022 changes to the Highway Code, including Rule 163, which advises drivers to pass horses at no more than 10mph and a minimum distance of 2 metres; commends the efforts of those taking part in the Road Safety Awareness Ride from Lambourn in memory of the two-year-old racehorse Knockalla who was killed; and calls on the Government to work with the equine sector, local authorities and road safety bodies to improve public awareness, enforce safe driving practices and protect horses and riders on UK roads.
Signatories (45)
- Mr Lee Dillon Sponsor
- Clive Jones
- Helen Maguire
- Tom Gordon
- Adam Dance
- Richard Foord
- Andrew George
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- David Chadwick
- Jon Trickett
- Ian Roome
- Tessa Munt
- Jim Shannon
- Edward Morello
- Liz Jarvis
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Zöe Franklin
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Ian Sollom
- Caroline Voaden
- Wera Hobhouse
- Jack Rankin
- Dr Roz Savage
- Charlotte Cane
- Lisa Smart
- Sarah Gibson
- Sarah Dyke
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Mr Will Forster
- Markus Campbell-Savours
- Bradley Thomas
- George Freeman
- Helen Morgan
- Grahame Morris
- Claire Young
- Chris Coghlan
- Olly Glover
- Cameron Thomas
- James MacCleary
- Vikki Slade
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Victoria Collins
- Steve Darling