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David Lang (Police Scotland)

Cyclists “increasingly fearful” after death of “very experienced” rider in collision, as police increase patrols and urge near miss reporting to “deter dangerous driving and protect cyclists”

A 74-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision in January, prompting questions about a lack of safe cycling infrastructure and the police's approach to protecting vulnerable road users from dangerous driving

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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including “dangerous” riding, cycling “without due care and attention” and riding without lights at night

Government to add host of cycling offences to Road Traffic Offender Act, with cycling dangerously, offences in London's Royal Parks, and mandatory light use at night all proposed

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