Crime & Legal

Cyclists allegedly punched by passing white van passenger in hit-and-run assault, police say

A man reportedly reached out of the van window on a rural road, hitting a man and woman riding their bikes, before the driver fled

Arnold Schwarzenegger sued by cyclist he hit with SUV, allegedly causing “severe, permanent injuries”

The lawsuit alleges that the “negligent” Terminator star was driving “with excessive speed” and failed to look properly before the February collision

Proposed city centre e-bike ban will “discourage cycling and penalise responsible cyclists,” says cycling and walking commissioner

Adam Tranter believes the plans to tackle “reckless” and anti-social behaviour by banning e-bikes in Coventry’s pedestrianised areas “will bring unintended consequences for active travel”

Cyclist shares shocking footage of driver ramming him off bike after close pass complaint, slams suspended sentence “an absolute waste of time”

"Attacks on cyclists are becoming much more common... I believe it's time to give cyclists more protection under the law"

Lorry driver accused of killing Davide Rebellin requests plea bargain, in bid to halve proposed prison sentence to three years

The Italian pro’s family is firmly opposed to the deal, citing Wolfgang Rieke’s previous hit-and-run and drink driving offences

“Arrogant” speeding driver with drugs and alcohol in his system avoids jail for killing cyclist, as prosecutor says incident was “just below” dangerous driving threshold

Harry Bennett, who was driving at up to 51mph in a 30mph zone when he struck 77-year-old Geoffrey Dean, was given a suspended sentence and banned from driving for three years

Husband of pedestrian killed by cyclist claims government “utterly cowed by the cycling lobby”, makes renewed call for death by dangerous cycling law

Last month the government said it is working on legislation, although the Department for Transport has admitted to campaigners there may not be enough parliamentary time to pass the law before the next general election

Near Miss of the Day 881: Bus driver’s pointless overtake before “one of the most bizarre conversations” this cyclist has ever had

The cyclist involved was left to wonder "what other instances of bad driving around cyclists this driver has had"

Cycling charity urges food delivery companies to check couriers are using legal e-bikes after cyclist left “terrified” by cycle lane collision

A cyclist injured in a collision with a rider travelling the wrong way along a two-lane cycle path said he regularly sees couriers "come down the cycle lane at full chap", the police admitting that some are "absolutely" not using legal bikes

Motorist avoids jail for deliberately ramming cyclist who questioned close pass

"This incident felt like a hate attack on me. I feel hate towards cyclists is getting worse. We are people too."

Noel Edmonds in bizarre anti-cyclist rant as he tells cycle trail developer: “You are the enemy”

TV star also told Belinda Crisp, who had asked for trail to be routed through his New Zealand estate, that she needed her “head cut off and brain replaced”

Thief steals e-bike from police HQ and rides away on it

Kieran Carolan handed suspended sentence after pleading guilty to theft from Greater Manchester Police premises

Driver crashes into pro-Palestine bike ride in Madrid, injuring five cyclists (+ video)

Police are investigating motorist for dangerous driving

Do you know this man? Police in east London seek cyclist after bike rider killed in crash involving Tesla

Fatal collision happened in Shoreditch on 14 August, officers believe man they are seeking may have interacted with driver shortly beforehand

Court of Appeal doubles jail term for driver who killed cyclist

Judges increase “unduly lenient” sentence handed to Syed Ahmed from four years to eight

Council cleared of liability after “negligent” cyclist crashed into grass verge on narrow path, breaking neck

A High Court judge ruled that the cyclist “contributed to the accident” by riding at an “excessive” 10mph and failing to “look for defects”

“Consider taking different routes home”: Police warning to cyclists that thieves following riders to steal bikes later

Police advised cyclists to "check to see if you are being followed" and change routes regularly

Yes, Minister! Jesse Norman confirms government has no plans for cyclists to be registered and insured

Question raised does perhaps highlight widespread public misunderstanding of rules regarding electric bikes

“It should have been her right to get home safely”: Driver admits causing death of Hackney cyclist

Martin Reilly pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving; victim Gao Gao, a mother-of-two, was one of three cyclists killed on borough’s roads in recent weeks

Near Miss of the Day 880: Bin lorry driver squeezes cyclist into kerb

Our regular feature showing close passes from around the country. Today it's Devon

Illegal electric bikes seized and arrests made in Cardiff crackdown

11 bikes were seized by South Wales Police, which said some of the vehicles could do over 40mph

Driver who crashed into group ride, causing two cyclists life-changing injuries, handed community order

Court hears that Melissa McKelligott ignored Give Way sign before ploughing into member of Dundee Wheelers cycling club in July last year

Cyclists banned from riding bikes in centre of French city Lille over complaints about “influx of bicycles”

Move slammed by cycling campaigners and green councillors

Cyclist and granddaughter, 8, stopped for helmet “safety” advice by police who “sounded their sirens” and pulled pair over “because it’s dangerous”

When asked for comment the officers' police force doubled down on their actions, insisting "road safety is a priority for us and we will always look to educate road users on how they can keep safe"

Police call for more camera footage submissions as force celebrates “action taken against hundreds of careless and dangerous drivers”

The force thanked cyclists and drivers who sent in helmet cam or dash cam footage, releasing a video of the worst of the 640 video submissions from September

Dublin cyclist who rode through red light and was hit by taxi driver awarded €190k damages

Anton Mazilu was held 80 per cent liable for crash that left him with serious head injuries

Cyclist wins £6.1m in damages after driver hit him causing life-changing injuries – driver got £146 fine

Insurers unsuccessfully argued that victim was partly to blame since he had not been wearing a cycle helmet

Camera to fine rule-breaking drivers as safety measure introduced after cyclist’s death still being ignored

The notoriously dangerous roundabout underwent a series of safety measures following the death of a university academic last year, however a councillor has now warned the "extra measure" of a number plate recognition camera is required

Cyclist endures epic 22,500-mile journey around the world in 430 days… has bike stolen outside London pub

"I went for a drink with a couple of friends who I was in the army with, just catching up... I came out and the bike was not there"

“We get a lot of kids wheelie-ing through”: Police claim danger of “anti-social behaviour” should be tackled with town centre cycling ban

The police force has now called upon the council to extend the pedestrianisation rules to also prohibit cycling through the town centre