NZEAN and equestrian organizations petition to classify horse riders as Vulnerable Road Users in New Zealand.

NZEAN and equestrian organizations have launched a petition to New Zealand's government, urging it to recognize horse riders as vulnerable road users. The petition aims to change the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 to include horse riders as a Vulnerable Road User group, adopting safety measures similar to those in the UK's Highway Code. Currently, horse riders are classified as 'other road users' without specific safety rules.

July 31, 2024
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