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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

New ‘dangerous cycling’ law – including potential life sentences for riders who kill pedestrians – granted royal assent, as Labour says move will “make streets safer”

“These changes will mean the tiny minority of cyclists who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 14:59
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Widower of pedestrian killed by cyclist supports ‘dangerous cycling’ life sentences – but says “waiting so long is an absolute disgrace” after slamming “horrifying” police treatment of fatal collision

Peter Walker has campaigned for cycling collisions to be treated as “proper highways accidents” since the death of his wife in Wiltshire, where a motorist was recently sentenced to ten months in prison for killing a cyclist

Fri, May 30, 2025 13:49
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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol

Life imprisonment for riders who kill pedestrians under ‘dangerous cycling’ law “unlikely to improve road safety”, claims expert

The road safety expert also called for a “greater focus” on “conventional collisions” between drivers and pedestrians, as opposed to the “tiny fraction” of offences caused by cyclists

Mon, May 05, 2025 13:08
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground

Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face life sentences under proposed new ‘dangerous cycling’ law

The Department for Transport says its amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill will “ensure that the tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face the full force of the law”

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 09:49
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Cyclists Stay Awesome bell

MP calls for mandatory bell law for cyclists “to warn pedestrians”, as Iain Duncan Smith renews ‘dangerous cycling’ law campaign and claims e-bikes are causing “major danger”

The Labour government says it is “certainly looking at” the former Conservative leader’s proposals to introduce cycling tougher laws, after an amendment featuring the changes was shelved due to last year’s general election

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 11:41
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Iain Duncan Smith (parliamentary portrait) and cyclists at lights (Simon MacMichael)

Iain Duncan Smith’s anti-cycling crusade is anti-reality

George offers his opinion on an article recently penned by the former Leader of the Opposition

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 17:02
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists “horrified” by Iain Duncan Smith’s Telegraph column suggesting “dangerous cyclists should be driven off our roads”, as Conservative MP accused of ignoring main road safety issues in latest call for stricter legislation

The former Tory leader believes existing legislation around cycling "is clearly out of date", but has been accused of playing into "culture wars" and deliberately ignoring other road safety issues which cause far more deaths and serious injuries

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 10:18
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

Iain Duncan Smith wants cyclists to know “they’re not above the law”, makes latest call for new laws to punish dangerous cycling

Former Conservative leader claims legislation will not deter more people from cycling and insists "small minority" should recognise "that there are responsibilities"

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 10:29
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Iain Duncan Smith (parliamentary portrait) and cyclists at lights

“I had no idea how fast I was going”: Former Conservative leader slammed for hypocrisy on “dangerous cycling” law after driving to Germany with broken speedometer; More “victim blaming” bike tips; Dream Team GB; Thank you Shell? + more on the live blog

Like Chris Froome trundling in 18 minutes behind those young whippersnappers in the mountains, Ryan Mallon’s longing for the weekend – but he promises to keep you updated with all the latest cycling news and views on the Thursday live blog first

Thu, May 30, 2024 08:23
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Cyclist in London with pedestrians in foreground – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Dangerous cycling” law will be passed following election, Labour and Conservatives confirm

A Labour spokesperson said the party "will change the law to protect people from dangerous cycling", the Conservatives having already committed to resuming the process to pass stricter legislation if they win July's election

Tue, May 28, 2024 10:28
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