"The cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to Hungary’s highway code, effective January 1. A document in the possession of MTI says the changes are primarily aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.Bike riders will be allowed to cycle in either direction down one-way streets, and to ignore red lights. Cyclists will also be able to take a free right turn and ride in the middle of the road.
Motorcyclists will be authorised to use bus lanes and disregard red lights as of January 1."
Source: Hungary Around the Clock.
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26.11.2009