Crime & Legal

Son of pensioner killed by cyclist calls for cycling speed limits to deter “dangerous” riders and “protect pedestrians”

Gerard Griffiths asked Westminster City Council to "lead the way" and "change the behaviour of those who ignore the rules"

“Sometimes I wish I had died”: Cyclist had quarter of his skull removed after fly-tipped, asbestos-riddled shed on blind bend caused “catastrophic” crash

Truck driver Craig Frewin was jailed for 16 months for “deliberately and cynically” dumping the dismantled shed on the road

Rohan Dennis stopped by police for driving whilst disqualified after ban following death of Melissa Hoskins

The former pro cyclist was handed a five-year driving disqualification and a suspended prison sentence for his role in the death of his wife

“Drivers kill five people every day. Cyclists hardly kill anybody”: Police chiefs accused of ignoring “massive imbalance” as new campaign brands road safety “a shared duty” and officers crack down on rule-breaking riders

“People just seem to be so angry with cyclists all the time, any excuse to cut them up and they’ll take it,” one cyclist said, as campaigners criticised the police’s “well-intentioned but poorly thought through” safety message

Phone driver who took selfie, watched videos, and sent messages before killing cyclist jailed for five years, as hit-and-run motorist who also struck rider handed suspended sentence

The driver was using Snapchat and Instagram moments before the collision, and sent a message shortly afterwards saying: “I’ve just hit someone”

American cyclist’s death sparks law change mandating police to offer a breathalyser test to all drivers involved in serious collisions

A promising junior cyclist was killed by a driver who was not made to do a breathalyser test, but was later found to be drinking

London recorded lowest level of cyclist deaths since pandemic in 2025, but TFL “deeply concerned” by rise in serious injuries

London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman reiterated his and the mayor's commitment to achieving 'Vision Zero' by 2041, announcing a "refreshed" plan, while the London Cycling Campaign called for opposition to 20mph speed limits in the city to end

Train station bike parking hub shut for two days after door kicked in by vandals

The damage to the entrance of the cycle hub at Gravesend Railway Station comes a year after another bike storage unit at nearby Chatham station was boarded up for three months following an act of vandalism

Four years in prison for drunk and drug driver who killed cyclist with kids in car + “Lethal hazard” fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after rider seriously injured + Cocaine-influenced driver jailed for breaking cyclist’s neck: road.cc sentencing round-up

The third edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

“It’s unbelievable cyclists can’t be prosecuted for speeding,” says widower of pedestrian killed by rider travelling “as fast as a car” in 30mph zone during sportive

80-year-old Patricia Jenkins suffered a fatal brain injury after she was hit by a cyclist taking part in the Tour de Manc sportive, an inquest concluding that there was no evidence to suggest the rider had exceeded the road’s speed limit

Reckless Giro d’Italia spectators who hit riders claim they were “trying to pull a prank” as police set to charge them with endangering peloton

The two men, who were filmed by a friend lunging in front of the peloton, are also facing a ban from attending sporting events

Cyclist doored by driver 50% to blame for crash, insurers said – claiming seriously injured victim should have been cycling “further away”

The cyclist, who suffered facial fractures after colliding with a van door headfirst, ultimately received full compensation after lawyers claimed “the duty is on the driver to make sure it is safe before opening their door”

Fake police officers scamming cyclists in Japan with ‘fines’ for jumping red lights and failing to signal

The rise in police impersonators targeting cyclists comes after Japan introduced a new ‘blue ticket’ system imposing mandatory £25 penalties for cycling without lights, riding through red lights, and cycling while wearing earphones or holding an umbrella

Most commuters don’t trust bike storage at stations, putting them off cycling, new survey finds

E-bike users were also found to have more difficulties in storing their bikes in the home, as one insurer says the storage problems give prospective commuters "a reason to opt out" of cycling

Pro cyclist left unconscious with broken nose after being beaten up by teenagers during training ride

Arvid de Kleijn said the assault left him "especially sad that young people no longer respect fellow human beings"

Three bikes worth thousands stolen in Facebook Marketplace scam after cyclist tries to sell £60 car lights, allowing thieves to obtain address

"I want to warn others to stay vigilant — these scams are getting more convincing and sophisticated," the cyclist said, after thieves reportedly scaled three neighbouring gardens and several seven-foot fences to gain access to the bikes

The missing Lynskey? US titanium specialist is latest bike brand to file for bankruptcy

Voluntary Chapter 11 filing reveals $59,000 cash reserves against liabilities of up to $10 million as the direct-to-consumer company seeks to restructure

Road rage driver who “pummelled” cyclist in “chilling” assault has prison sentence and driving ban lifted… because Irish jails are “overcrowded”

The motorist was originally sentenced to 10 months in prison and banned from driving for five years after assaulting and threatening to kill the 64-year-old cyclist

Hit-and-run motorist who drove into cyclists while blaring horn blames group for riding “in the middle of the road”

One of the cyclists fractured his spine in the crash, video of which has since gone viral online, as the driver allegedly responsible was arrested and charged with assault, aggressive driving, and close passing

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

“These changes will mean the tiny minority of cyclists who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said

“Lunatic” road rage driver jailed for 18 months after “taking exception to being behind” cyclists and ramming rider off bike twice + Community order for driver who killed cyclist as family “disappointed” + Stolen car rampage: road.cc sentencing round-up

The second edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Cyclist “right” to take car keys and throw them away, says judge – as driver convicted of assault following “outrageous” road rage attack

The judge called on the “threatening and aggressive” motorist, who lifted the cyclist’s bike before falling on top of him, to consider “maybe rage management or at least safe driving”, concluding: “He seems to have difficulty when he’s in a vehicle”

Near Miss of the Day 946: £1,000 fine after impatient driver close passes cyclist

The company that owned the vehicle was given the fine after failing to identify the driver

Zero arrests from 106 hit-and-runs on cyclists in London last year, as cycling campaigners slam “completely unacceptable” figures

London Cycling Campaign concerned arrest figures will encourage other motorists to "try and get away with it", while Cycling UK says "fear of being caught is disappearing on our roads"

“The rules apply to everyone”: Number of London cyclists fined for jumping red lights more than doubles in a year, as police warn about endangering pedestrians “for sake of saving a few minutes”

City of London Police says it issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists between April 2025 and March 2026, an average of around 25 a week

Bike-stealing thief attempts to evade police by riding on race course… and gets caught after overtaking peloton

The thief was later caught and now faces up to five years in prison.

“Just a bloody annoyance”: Ex-BBC journalist told Met Police won’t investigate his stolen bike, despite deliberately parking under a CCTV camera

Rory Cellan-Jones says the Met closed their investigation after 20 minutes as he "couldn't pinpoint" when exactly it was stolen

“Stressful but also uplifting”: Ultra-cyclist’s bike returned to her days after it was reported stolen from Leeds petrol station

The bike was reported stolen on Easter Sunday, though Justyna Jarczok says the police were "not involved at all" in its recovery.

Tadej Pogačar could face driving ban for running red light at railway crossing during Tour of Flanders, as train operator criticises riders setting “bad example”

East Flanders public prosecutor’s office takes dim view of incident during early stages of Sunday's race, with riders who ignored the red light at the rail crossing also facing hefty fines if prosecuted

“Everything I own is gone”: ultra-cyclist’s bike and belongings stolen after winning tough race

Polish ultra-cyclist Justyna Jarczok says her belongings have now been found in a park hours after the theft initially occurred near Leeds, but her rare Kona mountain bike is still missing