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“If police don’t get it, it’s no surprise that many others don’t”: Cyclist close pass operation questioned as chief inspector from another force points out problems with “overtaking distance” mats used

Cyclists raised numerous issues, not least the bike being positioned in the door zone of parked cars — a chief inspector from Sheffield making the case for the mats to be updated to reflect the Highway Code

Mon, May 13, 2024 10:27

286 close pass submissions to West Midlands Police resulted in one prosecution, FOI request reveals

According to data released by the force which pioneered ‘close pass’ policing, 213 reports of careless or dangerous driving around cyclists last year resulted in no further action being taken

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 17:04

Have West Midlands Police lost their way on cycling?

Social media silence, poor responses to video submissions... the signs aren't good

Sun, Mar 07, 2021 11:47

8 in 10 close pass videos result in action against driver, says police force

Northumbria Police encourages people to continue to send in footage as Road Safety Week starts

Mon, Nov 16, 2020 18:56

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Police in Ipswich hold close pass operation

Drivers were given the opportunity to be educated on safe passing distances and the hazards cyclists face

Fri, Jan 31, 2020 16:26

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Met Cycle Safety officer hit by wing mirror during close pass operation

Incident happened earlier today in London Borough of Bromley

Mon, Sep 23, 2019 14:13

More than 50 drivers stopped in north-east Scotland close pass operation

Police Scotland say they also saw many examples of good overtaking

Tue, Jul 16, 2019 18:26

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West Midlands Police outline how their award-winning Operation Close Pass will evolve

Next phase of award-winning initiative will see wider range of offences targeted, as well as corporate fleet owners

Tue, Mar 20, 2018 15:08

Another award for West Midlands Police’s close pass initiative

Chris Boardman presented officers behind campaign an award on behalf of Cycling UK earlier this month

Fri, Oct 13, 2017 15:54

West Midland’s Police’s close pass operation sees number of cyclists killed or seriously injured fall by a fifth

Officers behind initiative will join Cycling UK at the Cycle Show in Birmingham this weekend

Wed, Sep 20, 2017 14:40