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Drivers who kill cyclists in Scotland more likely to receive tougher sentences, with taking life of vulnerable road users considered an “aggravating factor”

New sentencing guidance for judges could see drivers who kill cyclists or pedestrians on Scotland’s roads receive tougher sentences, with taking the life of a vulnerable road user an “aggravating factor”, and the imposition of tougher penalties if the death resulted from aggressive driving, such as tailgating.The new Scottish Sentencing Council guidance is the first-of-its-kind in Scotland … Read more

Kask Elemento helmet

The Kask Elemento claims to feature a revolutionary design that enables a low weight and more airflow without hindering aerodynamics. Much of the helmet is familiar from the legendary Kask Protone, and it is indeed more airy and lighter, but even so it’s still a hard sell at this incredibly high price.The Protone has been … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 872: Close passing van driver banned for 12 months and ordered to pay over £700 in costs after narrowly missing cyclist and oncoming motorist

A van driver who narrowly avoided clipping a cyclist while carrying out an extremely close pass has been banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £760 in costs and compensation for the dangerous manoeuvre, which also forced an oncoming motorist to take evasive action.The incident occurred as road.cc reader Chris was riding … Read more

Muc-Off HCB-1

Muc-Off HCB-1 – which stands for Harsh Corrosion Barrier – is a protectant spray designed to defend against corrosion in harsh conditions and last up to 12 months. It’s not cycling specific, but is blended for modern materials and components. Technique and preparation are key to getting the best from it, and though it’s early … Read more