Crime & Legal

Police say penalty points “will not do anything to correct poor driving habits” of motorist who hit cyclist after pulling across “to speak with her daughter on the phone”

The motorist was sent on a driver awareness course after the incident, which left the cyclist “unable to walk properly”

Near Miss of the Day 877: Driver ordered to pay £1,074 for close pass on cyclist

The motorist also received six penalty points for their driving, the cyclist saying "he obviously had no care or awareness of me riding"

‘Vulnerable Road User’ operation sees police fine cyclists for jumping red lights

Four cyclists and one driver were fined during the operation, which police say also saw cyclists, drivers and pedestrians "spoken to and given advice"

Teens who allegedly filmed themselves killing cyclist now accused of trying to kill second bike rider

The pair, now named as 18-year-old Jesus Ayala and 16-year-old Jzamir Keys, have been charged over the hit-and-run of retired police chief Andreas Probst who was killed while cycling last month

Miguel Angel López victim of kidnap and robbery

The former Astana and Movistar climber was held by three men for three hours, his attackers taking a vehicle, mobile phone and money

Cyclist filmed knocking over five-year-old wins defamation case against child’s father

The 63-year-old cyclist said the video being shared on social media, and then going viral, caused him to feel threatened and scared to leave his home

Disturbing footage allegedly shows teenager kill cyclist in shocking hit-and-run

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder in relation to the incident which saw retired police chief 64 year-old Andreas Probst killed in Las Vegas last month

Near Miss of the Day 876: Oncoming driver tells cyclist to “get off the f***ing road”, as rider blasts police inaction

“Do British police forces consider cyclists legitimate road kill?” asks the cyclist, who claims he’s “never had one follow up” after years of reporting close passes

“Luckily I saw it in time”: Cyclist narrowly avoids rope and bramble trap on popular bridleway

The cyclist was riding at 30kph on a fast section of the trail when he spotted the act of sabotage

“The council would have done more if their lorry killed a dog”: Widow blasts “inhuman” local authority which claimed that cyclist husband killed in collision with bin lorry was “100% to blame” for death

RAF veteran William Ronald’s wife was awarded over £1.3 million in compensation last month, though this was reduced by 58% after a jury concluded that the cyclist was partially responsible for the fatal crash

Near Miss of the Day 875: Red-light jumping driver almost hits cyclist, responds with denial and abuse

UPDATE: Cyclist bemoans "very depressing" police inaction, as officers say no further action was taken as they could not be certain what colour the driver's traffic light was

Bike thefts at train stations up 39% year-on-year, research reveals

While the reported figures show 14,110 bikes have been stolen at UK train stations since 2021, the actual number is likely to be much higher

Cyclist bemoans police reporting system as furious driver who shouted abuse and got out car to confront him “gets a talking to”

"A victim of a crime shouldn't have to know the system [...] if you think this is about cyclists vs motorists, it isn't. It's about the basic ability for laws and norms to be upheld"

Fatal e-bike fire was caused by incompatible charger – coroner joins campaigners in calling for UK safety standards

Coroner findings adds to voices calling for battery and charger safety standards

Driver who avoided jail for collision which seriously injured cyclist denied responsibility before saying she has no memory of incident

The judge concluded the case was a "mystery" and sentenced Angela Cass — who fled the scene only to return, telling onlookers "it wasn't me", and who now believes she suffered a blackout — to a six-month suspended sentence

British Cycling calls for end to “hazardous leniency” in sentencing of drivers who kill or injure cyclists

"Greater consistency in the way police deal with incidents on the road": The governing body has joined forces with law firm Leigh Day to sponsor an All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking report which will be published in Parliament today

“Dangerous driving is a choice”: Cycling and walking MPs call for tougher sentences for motorists driving larger cars, as well as strict enforcement of speed limits

A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking argues that driving the heaviest vehicles should be viewed as an “aggravating factor” for motoring offences

CCTV footage shows horrific crash as cyclist sent flying by driver overtaking at traffic lights

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care, and driving with excess drugs

Police investigate as cyclist and pedestrian killed in separate crashes, man arrested

West Midlands Police say a third pedestrian was also injured, the driver of the vehicle eventually crashing into a house nearby

Police stop cyclists riding at 39mph in 30mph zone despite speed limits not applying to bicycle riders

"Offered appropriate words of advice": The roads policing unit's social media post about the incident has since gone viral, video footage showing a group ride descending into a village at close to 40mph

Father of 16-year-old cyclist demands hit-and-run driver who left his son “for dead” be brought to justice

The teenage cyclist suffered serious head injuries and is now struggling with memory loss and a speech impediment

Near Miss of the Day 874: Aggressively honking van driver squeezes cyclist into the shrubs while passenger shouts “move over”

"This kind of aggression is a barrier to so many women wanting to ride and these drivers need sticking on by the police"

Man whose dog bit cyclist and “pulled her off bike” handed suspended sentence and ordered to pay almost £2,000

A destruction order was also placed on the German Shephard, who had previously attacked a person, though its owner says he will launch an appeal

“Dreadful” hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before “calmly” boarding train to London jailed for five and a half years

Edward Hinchliffe, on licence from prison for sex offences at the time of the fatal crash, struck triathlete Simon Chesher before driving through a red light and repeatedly hitting the kerb with a smashed windscreen

Shocking footage shows cyclist threatened by moped-riding thieves in latest bikejacking attempt

The attackers told the cyclist they had a knife, shouting: "Get off the bike... give me the f****** bike now"

Campervan driver faces $500 fine for ploughing into group of cyclists, injuring seven, in “terrifying” collision

“After seeing the video, it just seemed like less of an accident,” said one of the cyclists struck by the motorist, as local councillors called for greater protection on popular cycling route

Locals demand safety action after two cyclists killed in collision on “treacherous” road

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving

Near Miss of the Day 873: Impatient driver overtaking tractor close passes cyclist and narrowly avoids oncoming HGV

The motorist involved was due to appear in court but accepted a fine and penalty points

Giant warns bike buyers of scam website and is working to get it removed

The bike brand said it "can't be sure that no consumer has been affected" by the scam

Drink driver who killed charity cyclist and hid body jailed for 12 years

Alexander McKellar admitted culpable homicide related to the death of 63-year-old Tony Parsons, while his brother Robert was also sentenced to five years and three months in prison