Crime & Legal

Tougher penalties for mobile phone use at the wheel from today – “a welcome first step” according to campaigners

New drivers face having their licences revoked

Close pass policing could stop almost a third of crashes that kill or seriously injure cyclists

Close passes are involved in three of the five types of crash that cause serious cyclist injuries and death; tackling those could go a long way to reducing risk says road safety chair

Lorry driver cleared of killing Moira Gemmill at London junction named most dangerous in Britain for cyclists

Witness who was cycling behind criticises road layout

‘Cycling Mayor’ targeted for high value bike theft

Jennifer Trotman's garage was broken into - but all they wanted were her best bikes

Drug driver who mowed down academic while on run from police gets 10 years in jail

Driver was trying to escape police when he hit rider

Appeal for funds on anniversary of Michael Mason collision

Trial to begin on April 3

Federal judge sets November trial date for $100 million Lance Armstrong whistleblower case

Judge dismissed call by disgraced cyclist's lawyers to delay trial until 2018

FoI request reveals driver on the road with 62 points

One of 10,000 still driving legally despite racking up more than 12 points

Sussex Police say they are now investigating video of driver who hit cyclist while attempting close pass

Cycling UK pleased that incident is being taken seriously

Video: Motorist hits cyclist while attempting to squeeze past on busy A-road

Cycling UK say driving falls below a competent standard

London van driver who knocked cyclist off bike wasn’t prosecuted despite helmet cam footage

Cycling UK says Met applied their own "nobody died" interpretation of the law

Greater Manchester Police roll out close-pass initiative following successful trial (+ video)

Reckless drivers warned “the next cyclist you overtake could be a police officer”

Cyclist in Australia shot in what police say is random attack

Kelvin Tennant was undergoing surgery today after weekend shooting on trail in north east Victoria

Man who punched cyclist for pulling out in front of car fined

Wanted cyclist to apologise to his girlfriend, who 'wasn't confident driver'

Longsight police get flak for ‘millions spent on cycle lanes’ tweet

Seem to suggest that pavement cyclist should have been using a cycle lane in an entirely different part of town

Hampshire police threaten to fine cyclists for wearing a helmet

Force issues apology for inaccurate leaflet

Cyclist hit by Southampton footballer issued with fixed penalty notice for riding through lights on amber

Charlie Austin admitted driving without due care and attention

Bike licences call for Birmingham and the West Midlands

Making riders carry licence plate is high on voters' wishlist in upcoming mayoral elections

Man whose father created cult character Frank Sidebottom killed as motorist hits two cyclists

Driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

$100 million Lance Armstrong lawsuit to head to trial by jury, judge rules

Disgraced cyclist's legal team fails to have case inititated by Floyd Landis dismissed

FedEx road rage victim not “high engagement” enough for safety procedure response

Company accidentally forwarded email conversation to victim discussing whether to answer questions on safety after cyclist was left too traumatised to cycle for five months

Police seek cyclist after 72 year old pedestrian dies

Cyclist stopped at the scene, but police were not informed for nearly a month

Round the world cyclist’s bike and all posessions stolen

Bike, tent, clothes and years of work all stolen outside Kingston on Thames supermarket

Police in Oxford stop man with two stolen bikes … and find 164 more in his garden

Thames Valley Police are now trying to find out how many have been reported stolen

Greater Manchester Police confirm “new and evolving” close pass operation trial

Police in Manchester are currently trialling successful West Midlands operation before deciding whether to roll it out, but campaigners warn to be effective it must be well-resourced

Transport minister: No plans to introduce ‘Dutch Reach’ anti-dooring technique to UK

Andrew Jones, whose responsibility includes cycling, says he doesn’t want to tell drivers which hand to use while opening car door; campaigners say it can save lives

Two arrests following collision that resulted in the death of London cyclist Anita Szucs

Car involved in ‘hit and run’ has also been located

As Devon & Cornwall Police say they’ll explore Close Pass campaign, cyclist near Redruth experiences a particularly shocking one

Paul Dickey describes "shocked expression" on face of oncoming driver as oncoming motorist makes dangerous manoeuvre

Six more police forces looking to run close pass operation – including in Leeds

West Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall police will run close pass operations, while police in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and Dorset, are considering trials

On same day Mail warns more pedestrians being injured in collisions with cyclists, two serious crashes a mile apart show that both groups are vulnerable to large vehicles

Cyclist seriously injured after rush-hour incident involving coach minutes after lorry killed pedestrian nearby in East London