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West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

Greater Manchester Police confirm “new and evolving” close pass operation trial

Police in Manchester are currently trialling successful West Midlands operation before deciding whether to roll it out, but campaigners warn to be effective it must be well-resourced

Thu, Feb 09, 2017 13:25
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As Devon & Cornwall Police say they’ll explore Close Pass campaign, cyclist near Redruth experiences a particularly shocking one

Paul Dickey describes "shocked expression" on face of oncoming driver as oncoming motorist makes dangerous manoeuvre

Wed, Feb 08, 2017 13:44
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West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

Six more police forces looking to run close pass operation – including in Leeds

West Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall police will run close pass operations, while police in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and Dorset, are considering trials

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 13:46
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West Midlands Police: Quality of close pass video footage means motorists don’t challenge it

Quality of video means many drivers are admitting their offences on the spot

Sun, Jan 29, 2017 10:28
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Exclusive! Any cyclist anywhere in London could be a cop – Met Police to trial ‘gold standard’ of close pass operations

The Metropolitan Police's Cycle Task Force has the green light from bosses to come up with its own close pass operation

Thu, Jan 26, 2017 15:03
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Police seek hit & run motorist who caused cyclists on Edinburgh Road Club group ride to crash through “aggressive” driving

Incident happened on Saturday morning around 12 miles southeast of Scottish capital

Sun, Jan 22, 2017 15:45
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Bristol and Bath will see close pass operation this Spring as Avon & Somerset police look to improve cyclist safety

Avon and Somerset Police confirm roll out of the close pass operation in an evidence-based approach to tackling dangerous driving and protecting those on foot and bikes

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 18:02
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Mumsnet debates close pass crackdown

Mothers discuss cycling safety online - with some interesting reactions

Sat, Jan 21, 2017 10:38
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Close pass policing could be rolled out to 16 forces: is yours one?

West Midlands Police say all 16 forces who attended a close pass training day showed a "real keenness" to take on the initiative

Wed, Jan 18, 2017 17:23
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West Midlands Police given award for Give Space, Be Safe (image courtesy of Road Danger Reduction Forum)

West Midlands Police say close pass operation has halved poor overtaking offences

In its latest blog, the police force assesses the impact of Give Space, be Safe and says it will continue running it

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 16:11
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