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Judge rules cyclist’s lack of helmet “of no relevance” as taxi driver fined €1,000 for breaking rider’s leg in roundabout crash – after police noted cyclist’s dark clothes and earphones

The judge concluded that the motorist’s actions, which saw him strike the cyclist from behind, were “at the lower end of carelessness” after his vision was “significantly obstructed” approaching the roundabout

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 10:57
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Mary Emerson-Reed

Speeding motorist jailed for 10 months for killing cyclist claimed he couldn’t see hi-vis-wearing rider due to oncoming headlights – but police say “no excuse” for pensioner’s driving

Mary Emerson-Reed was killed while cycling home from a folk festival, after being struck from behind by Alan Morris, who was driving at 69mph in a 60mph zone

Thu, May 29, 2025 14:39
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Cyclist in London high-vis braces – copyright Simon MacMichael

Cyclists’ hi-vis clothing invisible to some car brands’ automated emergency braking systems, shocking crash prevention study finds

“It’s untenable that the clothes cyclists wear to be safe may make them harder for crash avoidance technology to recognise,” a road safety researcher said, after finding that a Honda model failed to slow at all when confronted with reflecting clothing

Sun, Feb 16, 2025 15:58
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Police stop cyclist at night during long-distance ride to give him hi-vis vest and bag (Northern Ireland Road Policing and Safety unit)

“I wear bright colours, lights, and reflective bags – but drivers still close pass me every day”: Cyclists respond to hi-vis calls by claiming drivers “choose not to see” them, but others ask “What’s the problem with close passes?” + more on the live blog

Is there something going on across the pond today? Anyway, Ryan Mallon’s back to focus on the important things instead on your Tuesday cycling live blog

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 10:16
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oxon travel cycle lane picture – via twitter.PNG

Conservative councillor wades into cyclist hi-vis clothing discussion with “reprehensible” rant… says “Lycra louts” who ride in roads instead of cycle lanes “suffer the consequences”

County councillor criticised for "disgusting" comments as council also questioned for call to pedestrians and cyclists to make themselves visible

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 17:45
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Hi-Viz cyclist © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Mandatory hi-vis for cyclists a “timely proposal” coming up to Christmas, say councillors

“They have to have a bit of respect for our laws here,” said a Limerick councillor, while another claimed that it is wrong to “put the blame on motorists”

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 16:06
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reflective clothing guide lead image

Best reflective cycling clothing and accessories 2026 — reflective vests, jackets, gloves + more to improve your visibility on the bike

Stand out in the dark with our selection of the best reflective cycling gear

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 11:21
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Bob Donaldson and his broken SL7 Tarmac

Pro cyclist says bright clothing “doesn’t matter to some drivers” after being left with broken back and snapped bike

“Driver could’ve seen me… should’ve seen me”, says Trinity Racing's Bob Donaldson, who suffered fractures on four vertebrae on his way home after training

Sun, Feb 19, 2023 17:42
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Motion Fox FlashBk Expandable hi-vis vest

Police ask pedestrians to wear hi-vis following spate of road deaths in Scotland

The comments from Police Scotland after six pedestrians died in collisions in 13 days have prompted accusations of victim blaming

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 12:48
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Look Twice for Bikes

Met Police denies operation issuing hi-vis to cyclists was ‘victim-blaming’

West Midlands Police officer behind renowned close pass operation among those to criticise the move

Sat, Feb 15, 2020 16:02
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