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Tipper truck and cyclists (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Boris Johnson tells cyclists to wave arms like music conductor to help lorry drivers see them (+ video)

Mayor says acting like Sir Simon Rattle can help bike riders stay safe

Tue, Mar 03, 2015 16:00
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Man and Krone aerodynamic lorry

EU safer lorry design rules in force from 2019 as France and Sweden fail to force 10-year delay

Countries that are home to major truck manufacturers had wanted new regulations delayed until 2025

Thu, Dec 11, 2014 15:47
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Driver of Crossrail tipper truck charged over London cyclist’s death

Brian Holt was one of six bike riders killed in capital last November; his death is only one in which charges brought

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 12:53
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Volvo truck and cyclist

Volvo demonstrates trucks with collision-detecting brains

"Our vision for traffic safety is to have no accidents" says truck maker

Fri, Oct 10, 2014 11:39
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Cement lorry in London © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Freight Transport Association: Target rogue lorry operators to improve cycle safety

Lorry operators' trade body says trying to shoehorn safety measures onto rules designed to combat noise at night won't work

Tue, Jan 21, 2014 16:47
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London Concrete lorry and bikes (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Insurer outlines to lorry owners the dangers cyclists face

Guide from Zurich lists hazards cyclists encounter and advises fleet operators on how to minimise risk of crashes

Mon, Dec 16, 2013 18:49
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ELB Partners YouTube still (YouTube user Evo Lucas)

View from the cab: Lorry firm boss tells of effect of cyclist’s death on the driver and the company (+ video)

Despite ELB Partners commitment to cycle safety video of one of its trucks was recently reported to Metropolitan Police

Sat, Dec 07, 2013 19:54
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Exchanging Places video still

Video: Cyclist & lorry driver experience Met’s Exchanging Places scheme

Both come away with new understanding of the other's perspective

Fri, Dec 06, 2013 01:25
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Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS2 at Bow

“People keep dying and I don’t want to die” – we speak to cyclists at last night’s Bow flashride

Hundreds turn out to call for safer roads in London as November death toll rises

Thu, Nov 14, 2013 13:06
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McGee truck

Road Haulage Association & chair of Parliamentary Freight Transport Group to attend Isle of Wight Cycling Festival

Attempt to "make the roads safer for every user"

Fri, Sep 13, 2013 15:09
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