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Cyclists in Iowa

‘Most anti-biking bill in history’ dropped by Iowa lawmakers after backlash to plan to ban cyclists from roads with speed limits above 25mph

Campaigners argued the proposal "styled as a safety and regulation bill" threatened to "rewrite decades of modern cycling policy in one piece of legislation"

Sun, Feb 08, 2026 11:59
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Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including “dangerous” riding, cycling “without due care and attention” and riding without lights at night

Government to add host of cycling offences to Road Traffic Offender Act, with cycling dangerously, offences in London's Royal Parks, and mandatory light use at night all proposed

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 11:57
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Cyclist and bus in London (copyright Simon MacMichael)

The Highway Code for cyclists — all the rules you need to know for riding on the road explained

From advice on riding position to dos and don’ts for cycling, we pick apart the official guidance for cyclists in Great Britain

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 16:20
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What is a cyclist and… are you one?

Do you really have to be a card-carrying British Cycling member as Sir Bradley Wiggins implies, or will simply riding a bike do

Mon, Mar 14, 2016 17:15
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Proposed Missouri 15 flag law

Proposed Missouri law to make cyclists carry 15ft high flag

The law, though unlikely to make the statute books, is the latest in a long line of kooky rules attempted for cyclists

Thu, Jan 14, 2016 17:28
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Auto Express claims three in four cyclists “break road rules”

Riding without helmet or flourescent clothing among the behaviours cited in magazine's research

Sat, Aug 18, 2012 09:45
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Los Angeles transport chief proposes law protecting cyclists from harassment

Ordinance one of several cycling-friendly measures to be discussed at bike themed Transportation Committee session

Tue, Dec 08, 2009 14:14
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City of Westminster to seek powers for council officers to fine cyclists

Council believes police not taking issue "seriously enough" but LCC says they are best qualified to tackle issue

Mon, Dec 07, 2009 09:40
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Pedestrian deaths see cyclists targeted on the streets of Philadelphia

Police launch clampdown as politicians propose new laws - but advocacy group says existing legislation should be enforced instead

Fri, Nov 20, 2009 08:47
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New laws could land Aussie riders in jail

State rules put cyclists in same league as drivers

Thu, Jun 18, 2009 11:33
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