Crime & Legal

First private prosecution for dangerous driving brought by Martin Porter QC

Driving instructor accused of passing cyclist an arm’s length away while driving at 50mph in a 30mph zone

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Police link six attacks on cyclists on London canal to same gang

Victims were all pushed into Paddington Arm of Grand Union Canal last month

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Driver fined £145 after head-on collision left cyclist with broken leg

Charge of leaving the scene of an accident had to be dropped because a police notebook was lost

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Video: BMW driver caught on film trying to push cyclist from bike

Incident took place in Horfiield area of Bristol, police being informed

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Taxi driver caught filming at wheel by Traffic Droid

Traffic Droid sent helmet cam footage to police of the taxi driver using his mobile phone to film him while carrying a passenger

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Longer amber traffic lights ‘are safer’ – but will amber gamblers just take advantage?

It's against the law to cross on amber - except in exceptional circumstances

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$1.5m bail for ‘meth user’ who ploughed into 10 cyclists on club run

Brian Lynch killed two riders who were waiting at a red light

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Jail for man who stole 17 bikes from Chelmsford station

Bikes were all taken in a 10-day period

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Seven years for drunk driver who killed cyclist

Driver had eight previous convictions for driving with excess alcohol and had never held a full licence

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Cyclist riding wrong way on bike lane sues motorist after crashing – and loses

Ordered to pay costs

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Eight bikes stolen as burglars target Chris Boardman’s home

Diving equipment also taken from property on Wirral, police appeal for help

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Bradford cyclist faces summons – for pulling 180-metre wheelie

Rider was being followed by police motorbike - careless and inconsiderate cycling charge ensues

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Boris Johnson makes safety of cyclists an EU referendum issue

Mayor of London says safer cabs proposal is being blocked at a European level

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Witness appeal as cyclist pushes another rider off bike

Incident happened near Shaftesbury, Dorset last month

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Police appeal after cyclist pushed into Grand Union Canal in London

Victim, who lives on narrowboat, vows to leave London due to "no-go areas" on towpath

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Identiti Mettle prototype bike stolen during testing

One-of-a-kind bike is unpainted and has ‘M2’ hand scratched on it

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Police penalties for 450 cyclists in one day as New South Wales prepares for mammoth cycling fines

Cyclists face £163 penalties for leaving their helmets at home - but get safer passing distances from drivers

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Police seek pedestrian who tried to destroy bicycle that came too close

Police say man caused extensive damage by kicking bike that touched him

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London cyclist highlights bike thieves’ latest trick

If you see gaffer tape on a bike stand, check it hasn't been cut through

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Cyclists’ Defence Fund appeals for funds on anniversary of Michael Mason collision

Cyclist was killed after being hit from behind by a car on London’s Regent Street in 2014

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Appeal issued as cyclist killed in Wakefield

Fatal collision involving white Ford Transit van happened on Thursday morning

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Brisbane cyclists fined for riding without bells

Police have issued $117 fines to riders caught without bells, following complaints from pedestrians about collisions on shared use paths

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Has the government’s promised driving offences review been shelved?

Almost 2 years on, sentencing in driving cases to be part of wider review - coming by end of 2016?

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Woman hit and killed cyclist – then told police her car had been stolen

Trial to take place on June 6

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More East London attempted bike-jackings as cyclist escapes gang in balaclavas

Incident happened on River Lea towpath near Hackney Wick

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Brompton cyclist thwarts bike-jacking attempt

Wonders whether thieves are attempting to steal to order

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Middle finger councillor who ran cyclists off road resigns

James Atkinson, who "showed no remorse" after veering into the cyclists during a failed overtake on a blind bend, injuring two, has resigned following careless driving charge

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New South Wales set to be “worst state in world” for cyclists

Academic says new laws are anti-cyclist but government insists they will improve safety

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Police witness appeal after cyclist killed in Warwickshire 4×4 crash

The fatal collision, involving a Range Rover Evoque, occurred on Saturday morning on a country road near Leamington Spa

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War breaks out on Twitter after police and ambulance blame cyclist for #NoHelmet

Forces accused of victim blaming and failing to understand the risks

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