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Backlash as road safety group tells cyclists to leave one metre when passing parked cars “to avoid being hit if a door is opened” — but riders in disbelief at advice not telling motorists to use Dutch Reach and look properly + more on the live blog

Spring is in the air and Dan Alexander might even get outside for a spin at some point (the temperature has creeped above his fair-weather threshold)... the rest of the day he'll be rounding-up all your Thursday live blog action

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 08:54

Motorists urged to use Dutch Reach technique after cyclist killed in collision

The driver who opened the door that Martin Walczak hit as he cycled past has not yet faced action, the police confirmed — the cyclist's family now calling on drivers to "safeguard" others by using the door-opening technique recommended in the Highway Code

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 15:03

Cyclist almost gets doored by a driver in Ford Transit

Ford claims its new van can solve the issue of “cyclists getting doored” by drivers and passengers

The American automaker's new model comes equipped with “exit warning” sensors to alert people inside cars about oncoming cyclists

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 15:43

Chris Froome (copyright Zac Williams, SWpics.com)

Chris Froome doored on way home from training ride, sustains minor injuries

Four-time Tour de France winner urges drivers to use the Dutch Reach technique to ensure safety of cyclists

Mon, Sep 26, 2022 15:40

Highway Code changes: what is the Dutch Reach and will drivers be fined £1,000 if they don’t use it?

With days to go until Highway Code changes aimed at protecting vulnerable road users come into effect, we ask what is the 'Dutch Reach' and will drivers be forced to use it?

Tue, Jan 25, 2022 16:22

Press misrepresents Highway Code changes – just days before they come into force

Two major newspapers wrongly claim drivers face fines if they don’t use Dutch Reach technique when opening door

Sun, Jan 23, 2022 16:08

Cyclist in traffic (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Highway Code changes aimed at protecting cyclists to become law next month

New rules including Hierarchy of Road Users and minimum 1.5-metre passing distance have now been laid before Parliament

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 16:30

Cycling UK and Uber team up to teach Dutch Reach to drivers and passengers

App users will see 3D film warning of danger of not looking before opening door

Tue, Jun 25, 2019 11:14

Uber and Lyft start advising drivers and passengers to use the Dutch Reach

Ride-hailing firms increasingly aware of cyclists since acquiring bike-share firms

Fri, May 17, 2019 15:30

The Sun still hasn’t got to grips with the Dutch Reach

Doored motorcyclist who ended up in coma optimistically tried to promote door opening method via UK’s biggest-selling newspaper

Sat, Dec 01, 2018 16:03