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West Midlands Police: If poor driving makes people too scared to cycle, it’s a police matter

Force says its award-winning close pass initiative is about helping more people cycle without fear for themselves or their loved ones

Thu, Nov 17, 2016 12:02
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Police stop 100s of law-abiding cyclists in ‘safety’ drive – after saying they don’t have manpower to investigate close passes

Almost 500 riders stopped in Hampshire operation, with 34 fined as operation met by social media backlash

Wed, Nov 02, 2016 12:49
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Video: London cabbie cuts in front of cyclist – then launches four-letter rant at him

Incident happened on Monday morning at Piccadilly Circus

Wed, Oct 26, 2016 12:07
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Close-pass footage has now been used to prosecute 78 drivers, say West Midlands police

Police Scotland have paid the force a visit to see widely-praised campaign in operation

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 14:24
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North Wales Police latest to launch close pass operation

Also looking to streamline process for public submission of video evidence

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 10:34
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Police force calls for minimum passing distance – but is enforcement of existing law better?

Devon & Cornwall Police's senior traffic officer calls for change to Highway Code

Mon, Oct 10, 2016 17:08
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West Midlands Police to offer “training package” to other forces looking to run close pass operation

Camden police already running their own version

Fri, Oct 07, 2016 12:30
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Cyclist accuses police of ignoring close pass video footage

Simon Keen sent footage of an extremely close pass but claims Hertfordshire Police won't act unless someone is hurt

Thu, Sep 29, 2016 14:27
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West Midlands Police issues prosecution notices to 14 close-pass drivers

Prosecutions based on footage provided by cyclists

Tue, Sep 27, 2016 09:25
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Camden police to copy West Midlands close-pass initiative

Approach has been hailed as ‘best cyclist road safety initiative ever’ by Cycling UK

Sat, Sep 24, 2016 12:45
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