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Dangerous Cycling Bill

Cyclists in London brompton and lime hire bike – copyright Simon MacMichael

‘Dangerous cycling bill’ will not become law, after UK general election announced by Rishi Sunak

The amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill was due to be debated in the House of Lords on 6 June, but will now fall through after the Parliament’s prorogation

Thu, May 23, 2024 13:18

Cyclists in London at traffic lights in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

“If the aviation or rail industry had the safety record that roads do, planes would be grounded, and trains would be stopped”: Brake road safety charity latest to respond to government’s ‘dangerous cycling’ bill

Brake's CEO says the attention given to the announcement was "disproportionate", adding that the government is still yet to publish the 'Road Safety Strategy' it promised in 2021

Tue, May 21, 2024 13:14

Palace Of Westminster At Night © Andrew Dunn.jpg

Updated: MP’s ‘Dangerous Cycling’ bill fails to get second reading in House of Commons

Bill seeks maximum jail term of 14 years for cyclists convicted of causing death by dangerous cycling

Fri, Jan 20, 2012 13:16

Man aged 81 dies following collision with cyclist in Richmond upon Thames

Fatal accident coincides with relationship between cyclists and pedestrians coming under spotlight

Sun, May 01, 2011 11:05

Road Safety Minister reportedly backs ‘dangerous cycling’ bill, but DfT says no decision made

CTC says existing laws adequate and highlights lack of prosecution of dangerous driving cases

Mon, Apr 11, 2011 14:06

New legislation would target cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians

Law being proposed after teenager's death in 2008

Mon, Mar 21, 2011 11:00