Crime & Legal

Motorist who drove at speed towards road race ‘could have killed’ riders, court told

"We could have had death on the road," rider in race in Scotland tells trial

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Video: Driver breaks law to film cyclists riding legally – then posts footage online

Facebook footage and account deleted after social media backlash regarding incident in SW London

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Doubled punishment for phone-using drivers ‘insufficient’ says brother of killed cyclist

New legislation that plans to double the punishment for phone use while driving "isn't going to stop everybody" says brother of cyclist killed by eight-time offender

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Farmer fined for hiding ramp that injured cyclist

Farmer covered safety ramp with wood chippings to help motorists cross it

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Cycling UK lauds West Midlands Police’s new close-pass initiative

Traffic officer on bike will identify motorists who don’t allow enough room when passing

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Lorry driver who claimed cyclist Julian Barlow should have given way to him jailed over his death

Changed plea the day before trial following report by his own defence team

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One in three admit to driving with handheld phone

The RAC's latest survey reveals a doubling in acceptance and use of handheld phones behind the wheel in two years, as drivers realise they can "get away with it"

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Cyclist wrongly told police couldn’t investigate car collision

North Yorkshire Police say their operator had it wrong, and are now investigating the collision, attracting criticism over their handling of the incident

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Cyclist charged following death of London pedestrian

Kim Briggs died a fortnight after collision in Old Street inFebruary

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Judge gives go-ahead to private prosecution of driver in Michael Mason case

Motorist Gail Purcell pleads not guilty to causing cyclist's death through careless driving

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Video: “WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING AT?!!” Police seek motorbiker after very close pass on cyclist

Maker of viral Clown Takes a Pratfall video encounters another foul-mouthed - and dangerous - road user

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Bike stolen from charity cyclist who “led” the Tour of Britain

Roger Armstrong - and his Specialized S-Works bike - were featured in national press after last week's ride

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Van driver who chased cyclist and knocked him off bike ‘had a gun’

Police seek witnesses to incident last Wednesday evening in Wokingham, Berkshire

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Gang in New York targeting riders of electric bikes

Four riders attacked in past month, with three having their electric bikes stolen

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Man charged with assault after cyclist pushed into path of car

Incident took place in Chatham on Saturday lunchtime

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West Midlands Police to use cycling officer to target close-passing motorists

Force studies the data and changes its attitude to cyclists

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Moore Large responds to police raid on Xeccon stand at Eurobike in Knog dispute

UK distributor says it's up to Chinese bike light firm to ensure it complies with intellectual property laws

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Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving after passenger slaps cyclist’s bottom

Sam Connelly received suspended sentence following series of "bizarre" incidents in May

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London Cycle Theft Survey 2016 launched – win a bike

Give your view on how you would like to see cycle crime tackled

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Nine years in jail for texting driver who killed cyclist

Had eight previous convictions for using his phone at the wheel

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Woman arrested following alleged assault on Jeremy Vine

BBC presenter posted footage of incident in Kensington to Facebook last week

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Video: “If you are cycling on the road then I’ll drive on the path”

Ely & District CC members get a surprise on weekend club run

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Police appeal to find Peugeot driver after cyclist dies

James Murray, 22, passed away three days after being found unconscious on road in Dumfries & Galloway

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Clarkson accuses Jeremy Vine of “selfish” cycling, while driver who kicked him says she was “provoked”

Ex-Top Gear host reacts to video in which Vine was verbally abused and kicked by driver

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Inquest into Oxfordshire sportive rider’s death to focus on event safety

Sam Rowley from Putney died in crash at Classic Oxfordshire Sportive in May

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Couple charged in connection with death of cyclist in Hampshire

Police have been investigating since April

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Liverpool man robbed of hand-made charity bike by man armed with machete

Victim planned to use bike to raise funds for charity that helps his terminally ill step-son

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Police warn Forest of Dean cyclists to be vigilant after rider hurt by booby trap

Large branches are being placed across trail at Staple Edge, say officers

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Police raid Xeccon stand at Eurobike in Knog patent dispute

Australian light brand takes action following months-long copyright dispute

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Police Taser man cycling round Ipswich while brandishing sword

Suspect was "compliantly arrested" by officers yesterday morning

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