Crime & Legal

Mate Bike prosecuted for its 750W 20mph e-bikes and told to issue recall

Manufacturer pleaded guilty after arguing vehicles were intended for off-road use

Near Miss of the Day 821: Close pass driver fined for careless driving – but should the charge have been dangerous driving?

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Avon & Somerset

Cyclist who spotted her stolen bike outside police station gets Bianchi back… but has ANOTHER bike stolen

Scooter shop manager bought stolen bike from thieves then returned it to owner and refused to accept reward

Cyclist found not guilty after collision with pedestrian, who died eight days later

The cyclist claimed he was travelling at an “appropriate” speed at the time of the collision and denied that he was “on a time trial and didn’t care what happened ahead of him”

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Driver who killed cyclist could not read number plate three metres away

The family of Jim Tassell, fatally hit on the B3400 in Hampshire in July 2021, pleaded with "anyone who is concerned about an elderly driver to act so other families do not have to go through the pain and devastation"

Cyclist spots thief with her stolen bike… outside police station — then assaulted during confrontation

"I went to make a report and saw the thief with my Bianchi... in front of the police station. He wouldn't let it go and shoved me": A road.cc reader's bike theft nightmare

Near Miss of the Day 820: cyclist comes very close to head-on collision during reckless driver’s speeding overtake

Lancashire Police say the driver will be punished with anything from a warning letter up to points and a fine, but they will not be informing the victim of the result

Near Miss of the Day 819: Filtering cyclist left-hooked by late-indicating driver

This latest close call from Cork has certainly divided opinion online…

“You will never catch me driving again – I’m getting a bike,” drug driver tells court

The motorist, who has never passed a driving test, was banned for 12 months after being caught behind the wheel while over the limit for cannabis

Near Miss of the Day 818: No action taken as police say cyclist ‘put himself in danger’ by ‘barging to the front and moving into driver’s path’

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it’s Oxfordshire

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Man admits robbery at Mark Cavendish’s home

The 28-year-old originally denied taking part in the “distressing” raid on the former world champion’s home, while two other men are due to stand trial in January

Taxi driver given suspended sentence for deliberately hitting cyclist who called him a “fat f**k”

The cyclist was thrown off his bike and over a wall after remonstrating with the motorist for driving “far too close to him”

Cyclist fighting for life, second injured as driver arrested following “serious collision”

A 37-year-old driver of a heavily damaged Audi, pictured at the scene, has been arrested and remains in custody for questioning

Near Miss of the Day 817: “Both drivers gave me a wide pass – shame about the cyclist coming the other way”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it’s Cheshire

“Hundreds of pins” strewn across Essex cycle lane in bank holiday sabotage

This latest incident on the Epping New Road comes just three months after two cyclists were allegedly assaulted by a tack-throwing motorist while riding in the same bike lane

An electric Brompton is being used for roads policing in Surrey

Folding e-bike can go in suspect’s boot if officers then need to move the vehicle

Police force unleashes secret weapon… a Brompton bicycle — catches nine law-breaking drivers in two hours

Since Thursday the Brompton operation has caught 11 drivers using their phones, one drug driver, a dangerous driver (pursued on two wheels) and numerous other offenders

Near Miss of the Day 816: Driver surrenders licence after sideswiping cyclist at 50mph

Our regular series featuring dangerous driving, today with a most irregular outcome...

Cyclist killed in Cheshire crash involving two BMWs

Fatal crash happened near Chester yesterday afternoon

Bike rider fined £440 for “dangerous cycling”

Circumstances behind prosecution following incident in Buckinghamshire are unclear

Near Miss of the Day 815: “Again and again, drivers don’t seem to get the message”

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Surrey

Man ‘comes to help’ of stricken cyclist – and steals his bike

Police appeal after theft of £2k bike at Cannock Chase at the weekend

Department for Transport assures MP it has no intention to make cyclists carry number plates and insurance

Selaine Saxby, co-chair ofAll Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking, said her WhatsApp “lit up” when Grant Shapps’ comments emerged last week

Moriah Wilson murder: Fair trial ‘impossible’ for Kaitlin Armstrong, defence claims

Attorney for woman accused of killing gravel racer says law enforcement agencies whipped up a “carnival-like media storm”

Bike theft victim blames “bizarre” GDPR rules preventing security staff from revealing who the culprit is

Theft in Ireland captured on CCTV but while security staff believe they know thief, Gardai have not followed up

Community order for hit-and-run driver who left cyclist with broken pelvis

James McIntyre also escaped driving ban following incident in Derbyshire earlier this year

Two killed as hit-and-run driver crashes into group of cyclists near Barcelona

Police later arrested motorist who was said to have veered onto wrong side of road before hitting riders

Random bloke says Grant Shapps stole his compulsory insurance for cyclists idea

Bizarre claim comes as one bike insurer backs idea of compulsory third party cover for bike riders

Near Miss of the Day 814: Coach driver nearly hits cyclist (includes swearing)

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's Staffordshire

Cyclists in Richmond Park face crackdown for ‘speeding’ – even though limits do not apply to them

The Royal Parks acknowledges bike riders aren’t subject to same rules as motorists, but says action will be taken against those riding “recklessly”