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3 years for causing death by dangerous driving, driver who left cyclist in coma avoids prison + ‘legal first’ as cyclist convicted of manslaughter over fatal pavement collision: road.cc sentencing round-up

The first edition of our new sentencing round-up series, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 09:24

Teenager banned from driving for a year after breaking cyclist’s back, neck, and shoulder while distracted by sat nav

The injured cyclist told the court he wishes “no ill will” on the 19-year-old student, who was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work

Fri, Jan 02, 2026 18:56

Terry Duddy driving conviction featured image

Children in Need boss resigns after careless driving conviction for seriously injuring cyclist

Terry Duddy's appointment was only announced last month, but he has left the charity after receiving a suspended custodial sentence. Duddy also serves as Chair at London Marathon Events, the organiser behind the RideLondon sportive

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 17:19

Under-fire police force missed 14-day window to take action in two-thirds of reports by cyclists, data reveals

Concerning West Midlands Police data suggests hundreds of reports are being missed each month, but force insists it is "working hard to reduce backlog" and is "prioritising more serious offences"

Wed, Sep 10, 2025 11:21

Driver who almost hit group of cycling police officers head-on after being “taken by surprise” avoids conviction

The motorist pleaded guilty and admitted he didn’t properly see the police officers after “glancing up” while exiting a junction, but the judge ruled that the incident did not amount to careless driving

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 12:35

Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

National Police Chiefs’ Council insists there’s no reason for police in Wales to stop taking action on cyclists’ close pass videos

Clarification comes after GoSafe Wales temporarily suspended taking action on evidence submitted to Operation SNAP showing a driver passing a cyclist "too closely", claiming National Police Chiefs' Council guidance was to blame

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 16:43

Speeding driver who broke cyclist’s back while trying to overtake handed suspended sentence and four-year driving ban

The motorist was reported to be driving with defective tyres, and claimed he had to pull out of the overtaking manoeuvre on the bend because he didn’t see an oncoming van

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 10:03

B3081, between Tollard Royal and Shaftesbury

Speeding elderly motorist who killed cyclist sentenced to 10 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 29 months for careless driving

The 63-year-old cyclist was struck from behind while riding with a friend, with the driver claiming he was blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle

Wed, May 14, 2025 08:38

Elderly driver who crashed into cyclist for “unknown reasons”, leaving rider with broken back, handed suspended sentence

The driver, who was “maybe distracted” by tractors coming from the other direction, was “just not concentrating on the road ahead”, the court heard

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 12:49

Driver who blamed the sun after breaking cyclist’s elbow banned from driving for 12 months and fined £520

Motorist admits "careless driving" after failing to see cyclist "directly in front" of him, causing collision which left rider in hospital for treatment on fractured elbow

Tue, Apr 01, 2025 11:01