Crime & Legal

Cyclist hit by driver turning into no-entry road “should be prosecuted”, says Mr Loophole – but Jeremy Vine claims motorists who believe cyclist was at fault “should have their driving licence rescinded”

The clip showing the cyclist being struck by a turning motorist – who was allegedly attempting a U-turn to avoid traffic – has sparked a fierce debate on social media

Tacks strewn across popular Greater Manchester cycle route

Campaigners condemn sabotage of Fallowfield Loop, popular among families for traffic-free bike rides with kids

Man who went on the run for 24 years after killing two cyclists in Cheshire jailed

Police officers working on cold case review tracked Huseyin Ozkaram to France, where he lived under an alias after fleeing ahead of sentencing hearing in 2000

Police dog flushes out hit-and-run driver who knocked cyclist off bike then fled into woodland

Suspect was arrested by officers in Michigan after police dog Ox led five-mile chase

No charges brought against Regent’s Park cyclist after high-speed crash in which pensioner was killed while crossing road

Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists

Near Miss of the Day 905: Oncoming driver who didn’t rejoin lane after overtaking another motorist passes cyclist on the wrong side of the road

“Having presumably seen me, he made no attempt to stop or slow down… All I could actually do was stop and hope for the best.”

UK e-bike thefts rise by 103% in a year with West Yorkshire a ‘hotspot’

In 2023, 6.2% of bike thefts involved an e-bike, data reveals

Near Miss of the Day 904: Driver ordered to pay £1,300 and gets six penalty points for cyclist close pass

The cyclist also informed the police that the vehicle involved had no MOT, the driver ordered to pay a hefty fine plus costs in court

“Intimidating” cyclist angered by close passes should be investigated by police, claim mum and daughter… who both admit close passing rider

The pair accused the cyclist of "targeting motorists" and becoming "aggressive" when close passed — the mother who says she "pulled in a bit" to avoid a traffic island claiming it "should work both ways" as cyclists "close pass" cars when filtering

Road rage driver arrested for firing shotgun at cyclists on US charity ride

Police revealed the man had swerved around the victims, attempting to run them off the road, before pulling into a driveway where three shots were fired

Hexlox launches anti-theft wheel nut for e-bikes with rear hub motors

The product works with some bikes that use motors from Mahle, Bafang and Zehus

The US bike industry is going to maintain a database of all legal e-bikes

The database aims to act as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured e-bikes

Near Miss of the Day 903: Driver’s punishment pass while blaring horn at two-abreast cyclists earns £300 fine and six penalty points

"We were cycling along a rural road, wide and quiet when the incident happened... excessive use of horn, crossing a solid white line and a close pass to finish..."

Near Miss of the Day 902: “I can’t believe I wasn’t hit”

Cyclist changed the way he approaches roundabout in Gloucestershire after two previous near misses – but still got a very close pass from a driver

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Cyclist in Australia slapped with $1,161 fine for using phone while riding, as police “remind cyclists that they are subject to the same rules as motorists”

The hefty penalty came half an hour after another cyclist was fined $619 for riding through a nearby red light

Police threaten “regular patrols” and £50 fines in crackdown on cyclists in pedestrian area

The police force urged residents to report wrongdoing, with 'no cycling' signs installed on the route

“It’s really encouraging to see the public taking responsibility for road safety”: Police force praises cyclists and other road users for reporting mobile phone-using drivers

The force received over 150 different videos of drivers using the mobile phone illegally from road users

Near Miss of the Day 901: Taxi driver gets police warning letter over close pass that cyclist “nearly felt the wing mirror”

The cyclist said incidents like this are "pretty common on my commute" so he tries to stick to off-road routes

Government’s 500W and throttle e-bike proposals are ‘unnecessary, risky and the wrong approach’ say UK trade bodies

BA and ACT say safer infrastructure and purchase incentives are needed for 'real' e-bike growth

Bristol man accused of ‘holding e-bikes to ransom’ after Tier mistakenly designated his firm’s car park an official hire zone

"I run a self-storage business. Someone came and left their property at my business, and I’m storing it. They have to pay for that - that’s how it works."

Knife-wielding moped muggers assault cyclist in latest “very targeted” attack at bikejacking hotspot

The 6ft 7in cyclist was pushed into a fence and held down with a knife during the early morning attack last week

Hit-and-run driver without licence who left cyclist with multiple injuries jailed for a year and disqualified from driving for four years

The cyclist suffered multiple fractures and other injuries, and died nine months after he was hit by the driver who already had six previous convictions for 16 offences

Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in last nine months since City of London Police introduced “Cycle Response Unit”

"The majority of cyclists are safe and obey the Highway Code, however, we are educating, engaging and where necessary enforcing those road users who go through red lights, putting themselves and pedestrians at risk"

Near Miss of the Day 900: Police offer “suitable advice” to driver who squeezed between cyclist and oncoming campervan in dangerous close pass

Despite the local police being “very helpful”, the cyclist says he has “heard nothing since” about the motorist’s punishment

“Speeding” lorry driver who killed cyclist blamed low sun – but cyclist’s terminally ill wife says she doesn’t want to see motorist jailed

The HGV driver, who was found to be speeding and in breach of rest period rules before the collision, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving

Two cyclists injured as Irish cycling club ride crash caused by loose dogs, owner fined in court

One rider fractured his left arm and was off work for three months, while another who suffered road rash saw their bike worth €5,000 written off

Netherlands to close e-bike speed modification loophole

Riders have been able to sidestep fines by switching installed speed boosters off

Police appeal over “serious assault” that saw cyclist pushed from bike by car passenger

The cyclist was pushed into a ditch and needed hospital treatment for her injuries

Not-so-Near Miss of the Day 899: Illegal e-scooter rider crashes into cyclist – but police refuse to try and track down culprit

Victim in south London crash was left with a broken shoulder which needed a metal plate to be inserted

Five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Induráin gets his nicked bike back

Turns out that legends of our sport can also experience that heart-punching moment when their bike has been stolen