Crime & Legal

“The only motive was idiocy”: Two men who pushed cyclists into ditches for “fun” handed a two-year suspended prison sentence

At least 12 cyclists were pushed from their bikes in similar incidents in rural south-west France over a period of several months, with some suffering injuries including a fractured wrist and collarbone

Cyclist to sue council after suffering life-changing injuries from hitting a pothole — which is still not fixed after 15 months

“It’s really not right that the pothole is still there, it’s dreadful. I think it’s about time this was sorted…”

“What kind of disturbed, inhumane individuals do that?”: Double hit-and-run suspects were “laughing” after mowing down Melbourne cyclist

A video of the incident from inside the car was shared online anonymously, with the cyclist’s wife saying it’s a “miracle” he’s alive

Company that threatened cyclist with legal action over close pass video makes more “unjustified” threats against barrister

Barrister Daniel ShenSmith says the company wants him to remove a video that criticised their employee’s driving and subsequent “ridiculous” claim of trademark infringement

Former pro cyclist banned for life by Cycling Canada for sexual misconduct and grooming a minor

Alex Amiri has been banned from participating in cycling activities “in any capacity”, including as an athlete, coach, or spectator, after breaching “various” sections of Cycling Canada’s code of conduct

‘Souped-up’ e-bikes are being seized by City of London Police

Force says illegally fast and powerful modified electric bikes are being used to commit crimes and can also represent a fire risk

Near Miss of the Day 888: Police to take action against driver who emergency stopped “six inches” from cyclist and seven-year-old son after “blindly following car in front”

"I had two bright front lights as well as flashing blue lights on my wheel spokes. The bike is massive and well-illuminated in all directions so there is zero excuse for not seeing it."

Cadel Evans calls out Australian drivers’ “bad attitudes” towards cyclists after two riders seriously injured in deliberate hit-and-runs filmed and uploaded to social media

The 2011 Tour de France winner and former world champion called for improvement to "attitudes and education", the Australian cycling community left shocked and fearful following a horrific double hit-and-run in Melbourne this week

Prolific thief jailed for seven months for stealing bike from railway station

John Bruce Miller, who has several previous convictions for bike theft, was captured on CCTV nicking a bike from Cambridge Station Cycle Park

Police officer who crashed into cyclist was driving on wrong side of the road, watchdog confirms

The collision, which took place during an emergency call, was the second crash in the space of two weeks involving the driver of a police vehicle and a vulnerable road user on the same stretch of road

UPP e-bike battery linked to multiple fires – four online marketplaces told to withdraw it from sale

The battery presents "a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding to connect the components," says the OPSS

Irish police officer faces disciplinary inquiry for giving unclaimed bicycle to “vulnerable and isolated” elderly man for transport during the pandemic

The garda, who reportedly has "significant support" from colleagues, was suspended for three years after giving the man living in a rural area a bike so he could get to the shops

UCI insurer pays six-figure settlement over British cyclist’s heatstroke death at Gran Fondo World Championships

Barry Covington collapsed while competing at the 2017 event in the south of France, the Gran Fondo taking place during a 39°C heatwave and participants later complaining about a shortage of water and poorly manned feed stops

Red-light jumping truck driver already disqualified from driving imprisoned for 21 months for severely injuring elderly cyclist

The driver had 33 previous convictions, including numerous road traffic offences such as drink-driving and driving without insurance before the incident in Dublin in 2021

Race organiser handed three-month suspended sentence after death of up-and-coming Belgian cyclist

19-year-old Stef Loos was hit by a van driver after riders were sent the wrong way in the Belgian race

Near Miss of the Day 887: Bus company launches investigation after driver hits cyclist’s handlebars during overtake

The cyclist was told by police that if he had crashed the incident would have been treated as a road traffic collision, prompting him to respond: “My next skill to learn is how to fall off gently”

Scam victims warn cyclists of component and groupset deals on Facebook Marketplace

Reports of scams targeting cyclists looking for savings online have re-emerged, with some losing hundreds of pounds

Under-fire police force releases full video of cyclists fined for ignoring red light amid questions over original footage

Some have questioned why Surrey Police initially uploaded a shortened video which only showed the moments following the offence, after a group ride was stopped and issued fixed penalty notices at the weekend

Delivery driver who hit cyclist and blamed low sun found not guilty of causing death by careless driving

In court Christopher Morrison said he had not seen cyclist Robert Cowie — who died after being struck by the driver before falling into the path of another driver's vehicle — due to sun glare and suggested "maybe it was bouncing off his high-vis vest"

Four cyclists fined as police force shares footage of group ride stopped for ignoring red light

"Stopped these four cyclists after they were observed contravening a red traffic light. Fixed penalty notices issued to all."

Road rage motorist arrested for dangerous driving after knocking cyclist over and throwing bike away

"He deliberately shoved me into oncoming traffic, then used his vehicle to drive over the poor cyclist who'd come to help me, and then he pushed me..."

“They have all the resources in the world to pick on cyclists”: Council slammed for stopping and fining cyclists on pedestrianised city centre street

South Wales Police has issued over a dozen Fixed Penalty Notices to cyclists riding on the “popular” city centre route in the last two months

Driver who drank bottle of vodka and took cocaine, MDMA, and cannabis before killing cyclist and fleeing scene jailed for six years and nine months

After killing a 54-year-old cyclist as he sped through a red light, Sam Hughes initially tried to deceive the police by providing a false name, before eventually pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving

Near Miss of the Day 886: Fast close pass at pinch point – but driver only gets warning letter due to stretched police resources

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country – today it’s southwest London

Rider on illegally fast and powerful e-bike stopped while riding on the M25

22mph electric two-wheeler has been confiscated

Family of woman killed in e-bike fire begs MPs for tighter regulations and stricter enforcement

"People do not know what they are buying"

Near Miss of the Day 885: Cyclist accuses police of lack of transparency after “life-threatening” close pass by taxi driver towards oncoming car

UPDATE: North Yorkshire Council has told road.cc that a warning letter was issued to the taxi driver “to remind him of his obligations” and that, “in the event of any further concerns, we may consider the driver’s suitability to hold a licence”

Cyclist in court for kicking out at police officer who stopped him riding bike on city centre shopping street

The cyclist has pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive, and insulting behaviour during the incident, which his lawyer said was “most out of character” for him

Near Miss of the Day 884: Driver overtakes cyclist on brow of hill towards oncoming car

"I was lucky I heard him approaching and instinct caused me to move quickly to the left as the driver would have probably hit me"

Arnold Schwarzenegger demands total recall of lawsuit filed against him by cyclist who he hit while driving an SUV

The Terminator star was accused of “negligence” and driving “with excessive speed”, but has now blamed the cyclist for “carelessness and negligence” instead