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Near Miss of the Day 926: taxi squeezing between cyclists and drivers

Near Miss of the Day 926: “This is why taxis shouldn’t be allowed to use bus lanes”, says cyclist who watches cab driver squeeze between cyclists and drivers in dangerous overtake (only to get caught in traffic seconds later)

The latest instalment in the series we'd rather didn't exist comes from London, where a taxi driver risks lives for zero gain

Mon, May 19, 2025 11:07
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Cycling signs (copyright Simon MacMichael) (31)

RAC Report on Motoring suggests 20% of drivers replacing vehicle journeys with cycling or walking

Survey still highlights "how dependent drivers are on their vehicles", with eight in ten saying they would struggle to adjust their lifestyle to being without a car

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 14:42
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road rage – via wikimedia commons

Petition calling for public awareness campaign to address driver aggression towards cyclists hits 10,000 signatures

The petition asks the Department for Transport to run a national campaign to raise awareness of aggression against cyclists, and will now get a government response at the least

Sat, Jun 19, 2021 14:40
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Fernando Alonso (via fernandoalo_oficial on Instagram).PNG

Fernando Alonso to race with metal plates in jaw after cycling incident

He suffered a fractured jaw after he was knocked down by a car turning into a supermarket

Sat, Mar 13, 2021 16:16
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI08tzIfo4c

Half of drivers think new practical test should include cyclist awareness

New driving test comes into force in December, but many think it's a missed opportunity

Sat, Jul 01, 2017 06:35
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Phone use while driving – image CC licenced via Lord Jim.jpg

Doubled punishment for phone-using drivers ‘insufficient’ says brother of killed cyclist

New legislation that plans to double the punishment for phone use while driving "isn't going to stop everybody" says brother of cyclist killed by eight-time offender

Sun, Sep 18, 2016 17:38
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driving using mobile phone

Last chance to have your say on mobile phone driving

Government consultation on tougher penalties for mobile phone drivers closes tomorrow night

Mon, Mar 14, 2016 13:11
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Driver using mobile (CC licensed image by lukys1:Flickr)

Stiffer penalties for using mobile phone while driving?

If government plans are approved fines for mobile phone use could increase by 50%, but campaigners warn enforcement is key

Sun, Dec 20, 2015 14:15
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Scottish Parliament Bike Stands (copyright Simon MacMichael).jpg

Scots have abandoned public transport and choose to drive to work instead, census figures reveal

Tiny increase in numbers cycling to work north of the border, but campaigners say infrastructure improvements desperately needed

Mon, Jan 06, 2014 18:04
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Still from ‘Wadjda’

Cycling central to Saudi women’s driving protest

Protests against legislation restricting women from cycling due on October 26

Wed, Oct 23, 2013 14:34
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