Crime & Legal

Thousands of pounds raised for family of Essex cyclist killed in hit and run

Police believe vehicle involved in fatal crash on Thursday was a small lorry

Dangerous drivers who kill are set to face life in prison

Justice minister says "killer drivers ruin lives" as proposals to scrap limit on sentencing emerge from the Ministry of Justice

Gloucestershire driver who sped up to get away from police admits killing cyclist

Admits dangerous driving and driving without insurance

Do you park your bike at any of these theft hotspots?

Study of 82,000 bike thefts reveals worst locations - and they're not all in London

New South Wales ditches plans to force cyclists to carry ID

In an unprecedented development, life for once won’t get slightly worse for New South Wales cyclists

Police offer cyclists security tips after thieves saw through Cambridge bike racks

Police suggest cyclists use a tracking device

Survey reveals scale of cycle theft in London, says better cycle parking key to tackling problem

More than 45 per cent of London cyclists surveyed had a bike stolen, while 75 per cent wanted to see more and better bike stands in the capital

Cycling UK and AA urge Government to get tough on drivers who use mobile phones at wheel

Organisations also say motorists with 12 points should only be allowed to keep licence “in truly extraordinary circumstances"

Red light jumping cyclist causes crash – but driver in court for failing to report it

Rider reported crash after learning his collarbone was broken – but claimed falsely he had ridden through traffic signal on green

Thieves steal £50K of JLT Condor team bikes

Around ten JLT Condor bikes, including Olympian Ed Clancy's racing machine, were stolen from a Central London warehouse over the weekend

Police appeal to find Edinburgh cyclist after motorcyclist dies following collision

Fatal collision took place on Scottish capital's Western Approach Road on Friday evening

Driver who attacked Iljo Keisse sentenced to 100 hours community service

Judge told man: You clearly have a short fuse

Lorry driver charged following death of cyclist in Selhurst crash

Magda Tadaj died following collision in May

Metropolitan Police beta-testing video upload site for close pass and other footage

Force makes it easier to provide third-party footage as evidence

Six-figure damages awarded against Swiss ex-pro cyclist who caused death of fellow rider during race

Close overtake led to crash that claimed victim's life

Texting driver who killed cyclist granted leave to appeal sentence

Christopher Gard, who had 8 previous convictions for using phone at wheel, was jailed for nine years for killing Lee Martin

Police video pushes reflective clothing for cyclists – but rider is breaking law by not having lights

Derbyshire Police produced a video showing a cyclist at night with and without reflective clothing, but they appear to have also turned off the cyclist's lights to prove their point

900 London cyclists injured in 2015 as hit and run incidents in capital reach “epidemic” levels

London Assembly Member Sian Berry calls on police to reveal how many cases have resulted in prosecution

Cyclists’ Defence Fund urges police to review case of boy, 12, killed while cycling

Inquest into death of Jake Mitchell heard that driver who killed him had attempted to overtake three cars and a tractor

Is this a record? Helmetcam cyclist catches driver using 3 mobile devices at same time while driving badly (and in the bus lane) in London rush hour traffic

Rider said he didn't report the motorist because he has no confidence in police taking action

Taxi driver who sped through red light jailed for killing cyclist

Said he thought the light had been on amber when he went through

“A nice little cash cow” as New South Wales cyclists are fined $1.3 million in eight months – now fewer people are riding

“We don’t want cyclists’ money” claims roads minister

Met Police under pressure to trial close pass initiative in London

Campaigners and fellow police officers say there is no reason why the award-winning Give Space, be Safe initiative, started by West Midlands Police, shouldn't work across the country

Speeding & driver distraction seen as biggest road dangers – but many admit to going too fast, or driving while distracted, survey finds

“What drivers believe is the biggest threat, and the bad behaviours they engage in, don’t match up,” says charity Brake

Driver convicted of causing death of Scottish cycling club stalwart

Carl Lane, who died aged 75 from injuries sustained in crash, was president of Peebles Cycling Club

Cyclists will suffer as a result of government whiplash crackdown says law firm

Insurers have “promised” to pass on savings to the nation’s drivers

Drivers in North London borough caught close passing a cyclist twice in a year could have their car crushed

Camden police to use section 59 legislation which means helmet cam footage could be used to help remove worst drivers from the road

West Midlands Police: If poor driving makes people too scared to cycle, it’s a police matter

Force says its award-winning close pass initiative is about helping more people cycle without fear for themselves or their loved ones

Norwegian federation claims Qatari police driver deliberately knocked female rider off bike at World Championships

Head of sport believes Susanne Andersen was targeted because of the way she was dressed

Leeds cyclist killed and driver in intensive care after late-night crash

Police appeal for witnesses and ask people not to share graphic video footage online