Crime & Legal

“Distracted” lorry driver cleared of killing cyclist through dangerous or careless driving

Prosecutors claimed that Tomas Mikalajunas was watching YouTube when he struck cyclist Arunn Niessan Marusaleen in December 2018

“Get smoked boys”: Driver filmed ‘rolling coal’ at cyclists

A lorry driver from Somerset posted the video of a motorist ‘rolling coal’ at two cyclists on a country lane

Editorial in The Times – which in 2012 urged ‘Save Our Cyclists’ – calls for dangerous cycling law and riders to be licensed and insured

Newspaper’s call comes almost 10 years to the day since the launch of its award-winning Cities Fit For Cycling campaign

Near Miss of the Day 705: Tailgating close pass driver highlights need for Highway Code change

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Staffordshire

Council admits it acted illegally in ripping out emergency bike lane showcased in DfT video

West Sussex County Council to pay Cycling UK’s £25,000 costs after charity took it to court over premature removal of infrastructure

Near Miss of the Day 704: Two abreast group close passed by impatient driver who almost hits front rider

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Oxfordshire...

Highway Code changes: what is the Dutch Reach and will drivers be fined £1,000 if they don’t use it?

With days to go until Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users come into effect, we ask what is the 'Dutch Reach' and will drivers be forced to use it?

Pit bull owner jailed after cycle commuter seriously injured in “vicious attack”

Shaun Dwyer was jailed for 28 months over the incident which left Mark McDuff needing surgery

Cyclist sues driver who left him with brain injury after crash on roundabout

Insurers for Jack Harris have admitted liability but are unable to agree compensation with victim Philip Smnith, who is seeking £200,000

Press misrepresents Highway Code changes – just days before they come into force

Two major newspapers wrongly claim drivers face fines if they don’t use Dutch Reach technique when opening door

Near Miss of the Day 703: Very close pass at pinch point (video includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's North Wales

Bikes are often more valuable than cars, says judge as he jails thieves

Two bike thieves in Bristol have been sent down

Government slammed for not informing public of Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists and pedestrians just days before they come into effect

AA says poll of its members finds that one in three are still unaware of new rules – and shadow minister says they will be “totally meaningless” if people are unaware

Near Miss of the Day 702: Must Get In Front lorry driver goes wrong way round pedestrian island

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Lancashire

Near Miss of the Day 701: Speeding bus driver “very lucky” to avoid prosecution for close pass (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Greater Manchester

Cyclist accused of punching delivery driver who “cut him up”

Driver was treated in hospital for a black eye and cut lip after alleged assault

Near Miss of the Day 700, Ineos Grenadiers training camp edition: Overtaking motorist narrowly misses Egan Bernal and Richard Carapaz

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country and beyond - today it's Colombia...

Near Miss of the Day 699: Roundabout close pass from driver speeding off slip road

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Berkshire

Near Miss of the Day 698: MGIF BMW driver close passes cyclist AND runner

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Northamptonshire...

Aggressive driver tries to ram cyclist in shocking footage…but “insufficient evidence” for police action

Despite the driver being caught on camera using his phone, threatening the cyclist before trying to ram him, a road.cc reader was told there was not enough evidence for the police to take action

Serial bike thief jailed for 21 months for city centre spree

Paul Digney targeted high-value bikes from communal areas of Leeds apartment blocks

Near Miss of the Day 697: Close pass driver overtakes without crossing white line — police action confirmed

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Bristol...

Drug driver seen speeding at 80mph before hitting cyclist sentenced to 30 months in prison

Fleeing the scene John Sinclair tried to force his way into a passing car before he was tackled by a member of the public

Police seek two more men over violent burglary at Mark Cavendish’s home

Photos released of two more suspects following break-in during which ex-world champion was attacked by masked gang

Near Miss of the Day 696: Driver overtakes cyclist so closely that wing mirror hits rider

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Suffolk

Prosecution of football star Frank Lampard filmed by CyclingMikey using mobile phone while driving dropped, CPS confirms

Despite footage shot by Mike van Erp, the Crown Prosecution Service says there is “insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction”

Fines for Brighton & Hove drivers caught on camera parking illegally in cycle lanes

Rules brought in during 2020 allow fixed penalty notices to be issued based on CCTV evidence

Near Miss of the Day 695: Cyclist has third dangerous overtake in a month on same stretch of road

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Buckinghamshire

“This is my path”: Drunk who claimed right of way on towpath and hurled racist abuse at cyclist avoids jail

Stephen Robert Panes was given a suspended sentence for blocking path, racially abusing cyclist and causing her boyfriend to fall off his bike

Near Miss of the Day 694: King of MGIF drivers just has to get in front at congested roundabout

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Manchester.....