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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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Highway Code cycle clothing advice

Highway Code cycle helmet tweet branded ‘victim blaming’ by Cycling UK

Charity says advice allows careless drivers to evade responsibility

Sat, Jan 05, 2019 21:05
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Ar Drone (CC licensed by Lee via Flickr)

Gatwick drone suspects hid ‘in plain sight’ by riding bikes and wearing hi-vis

Was cycling's SMIDSY effect exploited by the alleged perpetrators of the Gatwick drone incursion?

Sun, Dec 23, 2018 13:42
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Cyclists in high-vis (CC licensed image by garryknight)

Mandatory hi-vis had no influence on number of cyclists involved in collisions according to Italian study

Study did not account for how closely hi-vis laws were adhered to by cyclists

Fri, Mar 30, 2018 12:30
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Garmin Edge 1030 – maps.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Xplova, ArroWhere, Garmin, TaoTronics and Giro

A selection of kit, gizmos and tools that are currently out with our reviewers

Mon, Dec 11, 2017 17:16
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Cyclists in high-vis (CC licensed image by garryknight)

Study finds that wearing hi-vis can INCREASE chance of collision while cycling

May encourage cyclists to take more exposed positions on the road

Tue, Nov 28, 2017 11:58
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Cyclists in high-vis (CC licensed image by garryknight)

Want drivers to see you? Wear fluorescent leggings, says new study

Pedalling motion means motorists will spot cyclists in hi-vis legwear earlier, say researchers

Thu, Nov 16, 2017 17:39
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Ajman (CC licensed by MMuzammils via Wikimedia).jpg

UAE police confiscate hundreds of bikes because riders weren’t wearing hi-vis

Cyclists also stopped for not wearing helmets

Sat, Sep 02, 2017 13:29
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West Midlands Police close pass operation Mark Hodson and Steve Hudson

West Midlands Police’s plain clothes cyclists spurn hi-vis

“Drivers actually paying attention is the most important thing”

Wed, May 03, 2017 10:40
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Derbyshire Police reflective clothing at night video

Police video pushes reflective clothing for cyclists – but rider is breaking law by not having lights

Derbyshire Police produced a video showing a cyclist at night with and without reflective clothing, but they appear to have also turned off the cyclist's lights to prove their point

Thu, Nov 24, 2016 13:27
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