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glos coach close pass – credit Matt Coldrey

Gloucestershire Police reopen investigation after cyclist who suffered close pass was told “maybe you should trade your bike for a Hummer”

Senior officer reviews footage and victim’s phone call with colleague and says “the cyclist’s complaint is legitimate”

Fri, Jan 11, 2019 19:58
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FirstBus-operated double decker in Bristol (licensed CC BY ND 2.0 by Eddie on Flickr)

Fresh police warning to Bristol bus company after another close pass caught on camera by cyclist

Footage emerges of second of two incidents earlier this month that happened within 90 minutes of each other

Mon, Oct 29, 2018 12:43
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Parrys Lane, Bristol

Bristol bus company warned by police after close pass of cyclist

FirstBus says drivers are instructed to only overtake when it is safe to do so but also seems to suggest that cyclist should have used cycle lane

Thu, Oct 25, 2018 16:51
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Planned revisions to Highway Code will highlight danger of close passes and encourage ‘Dutch Reach’ to prevent cyclists from being doored

Campaigners hail move that will protect vulnerable road users

Wed, Oct 17, 2018 23:01
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYUnVO2AyU

Video: Taxi driver admits delivering punishment pass to teach cyclist a lesson

Footage contains plenty of strong language

Sat, Sep 29, 2018 11:19
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Highway Code Rule 163

Department for Transport to review Highway Code with aim of providing clearer guidance on how to safely overtake cyclists

Cycling UK welcomes move aimed at reducing number of close passes

Sun, Aug 12, 2018 12:37
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Cycle Smarter video

Avon and Somerset Police direct close-passing driver to online course blaming cyclists

Videos are intended to provide a cyclist’s perspective

Sat, Aug 04, 2018 12:28
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Learner driver (image CC licensed by David J Morgan via Flickr).jpg

£500,000 in funding for cycle safety training for driving instructors

DfT also launches initiative to help police crack down on close passes

Sat, Jun 30, 2018 10:51
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Video: Men in van aggressively accuse cyclist of ‘hitting’ wing mirror after driver tried to pass

"You're on a f*cking bike – stay to the f*cking side of the road"

Sat, Jun 30, 2018 09:26
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Safe passing distance (image – Devon and Cornwall Police).jpg

Half of drivers unaware of Highway Code advice on passing cyclists

DfT announces that driving instructors are to be given bespoke training on cycle safety

Fri, Jun 29, 2018 10:39
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