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Female cyclist in London with backpack – copyright Simon MacMichael

Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton breaks down the stats and offers his take on the controversial recent bill amendment tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:22
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Bikes and pedestrians (CC licensed image by samsaundersleeds:Flickr)

Cycling and the Law: why a cyclist being successfully sued for colliding with a pedestrian is actually good for cyclists

Specialist cycling solicitor Mark Hambleton explains why a recent high-profile case reinforces a key principle that usually supports cyclists in their compensation claims following collisions with motorists

Thu, Jul 25, 2019 20:30
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Bikes and pedestrians (CC licensed image by samsaundersleeds:Flickr)

Cycling and the Law: why a cyclist being successfully sued for colliding with a pedestrian is actually good for cyclists

Specialist cycling solicitor Mark Hambleton explains why a recent high-profile case reinforces a key principle that usually supports cyclists in their compensation claims following collisions with motorists

Thu, Jul 25, 2019 11:00
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Sportive riders (CC BY 2.0 Paul Dobson).jpg

Cycling and the law: How is a judge likely to assess a claim for compensation following an accident caused by a pothole during a sportive? An example from case law

Mark Hambleton, cycling solicitor, talks us through a recent case involving a claim for compensation by a participant injured during a high profile sportive

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 11:00
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Better Cycle infrastructure in Bristol (CC licenced by tejvanphotos:Flickr)

Cycling and the law: Is improved infrastructure the only real solution to improve road safety?

Specialist cycling solicitor Mark Hambleton looks at whether infrastructure is the answer to making the roads safer for cyclists

Fri, May 24, 2019 16:49
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Police officer speaks to driver at Bank Junction (picture courtsesy Bikesy.co_.uk).jpg

Cycling and the law: How is the law applied to dangerous motorists?

Cycling solicitor Mark Hambleton takes a look at how the law is applied to motorists who injure or kill cyclists and asks: should sentencing be tougher?

Fri, Feb 01, 2019 12:55
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Highway Code Rule 163

Four suggestions to update the Highway Code in favour of cyclists

Mark Hambleton suggests four areas which could be updated in the Highway Code to improve safety for cyclists.

Fri, Oct 26, 2018 11:00
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Cycling and the law: how can dogs and bikes coexist on shared paths?

Cycling law expert Mark Hambleton takes a look at what you need to know if you encounter dogs on shared paths

Fri, May 11, 2018 13:30
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Bath cyclist in traffic (via iPlayer).jpg

Cycling and the law: The new ‘dangerous cycling’ law is a dangerous distraction

The government could bring in a 'dangerous cycling' law – cycling law expert Mark Hambleton argues that there are more important things to review on our roads

Fri, Apr 13, 2018 11:34
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South Circular Road lorry driver close pass (via Evo Lucas on Twitter).jpg

Cycling and the law: would presumed liability make roads safer for cyclists?

Presumed liability is law in all but a few European countries, but not the UK. Cycling advocate Mark Hambleton explains what presumed liability is, and how it might make roads safer for cyclists

Fri, Feb 23, 2018 12:00
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