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Cyclists at traffic lights, London © Simon MacMichael

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

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 11:18
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Number of pedestrians killed or maimed by cyclists doubles in a decade

But given that cars and trucks cause 99% of road deaths - is the justice system working?

Sun, Oct 08, 2017 08:17
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Kim Briggs’ husband says he would welcome wider debate on road safety

Matthew Briggs also says there should be calmer discourse between different types of road users

Mon, Oct 02, 2017 08:27
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Kim Briggs widower calls for courier firms to check staff aren’t using illegal bikes

Matt Briggs has also asked retailers to stop advertising bikes with no brakes

Sun, Sep 24, 2017 07:14
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Charlie Alliston potentially facing perjury charge over claim he worked as a courier

20-year-old told trial last month he had worked as courier for eight months - but firms say he spent a handful of days with them

Tue, Sep 19, 2017 11:41
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London fixed wheel cyclist Charlie Alliston sentenced to 18 months in young offenders institution

20-year-old was convicted of causing bodily harm through wanton and furious driving after death of pedestrian Kim Briggs

Mon, Sep 18, 2017 11:37
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Prime Minister urged to extend dangerous driving law to cyclists

Theresa May says Department for Transport will look at issue in wake of Charlie Alliston case

Wed, Sep 06, 2017 14:58
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Metropolitan Police says officer in stopping distance video had experience of riding fixed-wheel bike on the track

Olympic champion Callum Skiner among those questioning experience of rider shown in police footage

Fri, Aug 25, 2017 17:04
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Metropolitan Police stopping distance video in Charlie Alliston trial raises questions

Police claimed fixed-wheel rider could have stopped in 3 metres to avoid collision with Kim Briggs if he’d had front brake – but is that feasible?

Thu, Aug 24, 2017 15:03
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Husband of woman killed by cyclist calls for changes to law on dangerous cycling

Matthew Briggs urges for law to be brought up to date after cyclist Charlie Alliston convicted under Nineteenth Century legislation

Thu, Aug 24, 2017 10:17
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