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Speed camera (CC licensed image by DaveBleasdale:Flickr)

Drivers oppose automatic speed control, says IAM

EU not planning to make speed controls mandatory anyway
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“Safer” lorry cabs delayed till 2015

Concerns longer vehicles would negate safety gains
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Despite criticism London's 'Think! Cyclist' campaign extends to 5 other cities

Flawed advice on passing and advanced stop lines retained
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Dr Salmon alongside his award (image from usc.edu.au)

Changes to road design could improve the safety of cyclists

Aussie researcher wins award for research into road design
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Video: Experimental Ford takes over if driver fails to avoid a crash

Obstacle Avoidance system demonstrated
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Video: Handle Like Eggs - but is City of London's new cycle safety film a yolk?

You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs - nor a cycle safety film, apparently
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Body armour users suit up to tackle the mean streets of Calgary (CC licenced by U.S. Army Materiel Command)

Canadian study suggests road cyclists should wear body armour as well as helmets

"Cyclists were often injured after being struck by a motor vehicle," says researcher
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London cycling Image by Flickr user Motorblog

Almost half of Londoners would ride more if road safety improved

Survey by London boroughs finds perception of danger biggest obstacle to cycling
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Motorist clocked at 82mph in 30mph zone; judge queries why he was only charged with speeding

Judge's comments reflect similar concerns to those made by CTC in its recently launched Road Justice campaign
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Motorbikes (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Traffic police numbers slashed across England and Wales, reveals new research

Road safety charity Brake slams cuts as "a false economy" that threatens road safety efforts
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