Crime & Legal

Police unsure if driver’s “lack of vision” or hi-vis and no helmet to blame for “unavoidable” collision that saw motorist pull out and kill cyclist, inquest finds

The motorist claims she wasn’t aware of two cyclists approaching until she heard the impact – as police say the crash “could not reasonably have been avoided”

High Court judge dismisses legal challenge to government’s cycling funding cuts

Transport Action Network (TAN) says it is "bitterly disappointed" by the judgement and is hoping to appeal

Residents call for delivery riders to wear numbered jackets to track down cyclists riding dangerously

The group has claimed these cyclists have e-bikes without speed limiters and called on the police and the Scottish parliament to take action

Prison “almost inevitable” for van driver who knocked and killed GB triathlete riding time trial

The driver thought the sound of the crash was just parcels falling down, and told police he “misjudged” the overtake

Sir Bradley Wiggins’ medals and trophies set to be seized after being declared bankrupt

The five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner had accumulated debts totalling almost £1 million

“Read the Highway Code – that is not a safe pass”: Police say post advising drivers to give cyclists “an arm’s length” of space while overtaking was published “in error”

“Motorists should always give cyclists at least 1.5 metres when overtaking and always be cautious when approaching vulnerable road users,” Thames Valley Police said in response to the social media backlash

British squad hit by bike theft at Tour of Britain as all 14 bikes stolen from mechanic’s van – just days after team’s rider was hit and “threatened” by 4×4 driver

Lifeplus Wahoo will be able to continue at the four-day stage race, however, after several teams loaned the riders bikes and equipment ahead of today’s stage in Wrexham

Are drones the future of close pass operations? Police in Canada to use drones as part of attempt to clamp down on dangerous driving around cyclists

As part of Ontario’s Bike Month, officers are conducting “emphasised enforcement on both cyclists and motorists”, while also issuing warnings about drivers ‘rolling coal’ at people on bikes

British cyclist to miss Tour of Britain after being hit by driver who tried to “squeeze huge 4×4 past at high speed” on country lane blind bend before returning to “verbally abuse and threaten” female rider

"Clearly the driver couldn't wait ten more seconds to overtake me"

Driver accused of hit-and-run that “could have killed” teen cyclist caught by “fluke” as police track missing Apple AirPod that fell into vehicle during collision

The 15-year-old cyclist — who suffered numerous facial fractures and other injuries — opened his app to try to find the missing AirPod, leading him and the police to the driver's address and their damaged vehicle

Cyclist reclaims stolen Brompton following “altercation” — as angle grinder bike robber jailed for 33 months

The bike's owner and members of the public confronted George Jhugroo as he cut through a lock, the 24-year-old arrested in hospital as he sought treatment for injuries sustained during the "altercation"

Police investigate RideLondon incident as cyclist seriously injured in collision with driver on closed road course

The sportive participant sustained serious spinal injuries, the driver leaving the scene having hit the rider on a road that was meant to be closed to non-event traffic

15-year-old boy arrested after violent attack on cyclist near Box Hill which left victim seriously injured with punctured lung when masked thugs on motorbike kicked him off popular cycle path

Motive for the "truly horrible" attack remains unclear, the cyclist suffering multiple broken bones and requiring treatment in hospital for several days

Hit-and-run driver who killed father and son as they cycled together jailed for 12 years

Paul Yates overtook another vehicle and lost control, killing Dean Jones and his 16-year-old son, the driver walking over to the critically injured cyclists before fleeing the scene and causing another collision a short time later

“Cowardly” hit-and-run driver who killed teen cyclist jailed again after leading police on 100mph chase following release

Leo Meek was jailed for 40 months in 2021 for causing the death of Jack Jones, 15, by dangerous driving, and has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and a four-year driving ban for his latest offences

Near Miss of the Day 908: cyclist praises swift punishment of driver after shocking close pass but slams “sorry state of affairs” with third-party reporting in Scotland

Although police were quick to deal with this particular incident, the apologetic driver receiving three points and a fine, David Brennan says Police Scotland are behind the times when it comes to dealing with footage of law-breaking driving

UK police could get remote shutdown weapon to stop e-bikes and e-scooters

Device would send a signal to 'confuse' the electric motor

Roads police chief urges stricter sentences for driving offences, warns “basic standard of driving has reduced” and puts cyclists and pedestrians at risk

"If you actually compare some of the sentences the drivers who do kill people because of the way they drive versus other crimes in society, predominantly those sentences are lower and families don't feel they get the justice they deserve"

Cyclist shoved into ditch by hooded BMW passenger – spotted trying to “spook” other riders and locals – slams “complete lack of effort” by police to trace attacker

The cyclist broke his shoulder blade after being pushed from his time trial bike during the shocking attack, which also saw three motorists drive around the stricken rider as he clambered back onto the road

Strava asked to remove popular segment after pedestrian death in cyclist collision

The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures

James May rubbishes “nonsense” ideas to regulate cyclists in response to fatal collision

Former Top Gear presenter said regulation was "completely against the spirit" of riding a bike and "trying to cure the world's problems by adding more admin is pointless and expensive and makes life miserable"

“If police don’t get it, it’s no surprise that many others don’t”: Cyclist close pass operation questioned as chief inspector from another force points out problems with “overtaking distance” mats used

Cyclists raised numerous issues, not least the bike being positioned in the door zone of parked cars — a chief inspector from Sheffield making the case for the mats to be updated to reflect the Highway Code

Near Miss of the Day 907: Close pass driver gets police visit

“My strategy is not to see drivers punished just educated,” says cyclist on receiving end

“No cars go through a red light – every cyclist does,” claims Nigel Havers

Actor makes sweeping (and false) assertion during discussion with cycling writer Laura Laker on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show

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Near Miss of the Day 906: Walkers Crisps van driver makes close pass on cyclist

Greater Manchester Police issue warning letter following incident near Wigan last month

Cyclist who swerved to avoid out-of-control driver questions if £500 fine for “driving without due care” an “appropriate” punishment

Many have suggested the police should have pursued the more serious offence of dangerous driving, the motorist instead accepting six penalty points and ordered to pay £750 for the lesser offence

Two cyclists ordered to pay £500 for riding bike through town centre, as councillor says local authority “will not simply look the other way” and that cyclists “have been rightly punished”

The hefty fines came after the cyclists either refused to pay or appealed the penalties, in the town where one cyclist was previously fined £1,150 for breaching the PSPO and the council was accused of targeting the “old and slow”

Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death has conviction overturned

Auriol Grey shouted "get off the f***ing pavement" and gestured at 77-year-old Celia Ward who fell from her bike into the road, where she was hit and killed

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Iain Duncan Smith calls for creation of “causing death by dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate cycling” law

The series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill tabled by the senior Conservative MP would also require a bike to be “equipped and maintained” to certain legal standards

Most owners take out e-bike insurance in the Netherlands

Dutch e-bike insurance market was worth €621m in 2021 – an increase of €71m