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Mr Loophole tells drivers to make giving cyclists more room their New Year’s resolution

Things we didn't expect to read today...

Mon, Jan 09, 2023 09:58
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1 millionth Oxford Road cycle journey – Chris Boardman (credit – Chris Foster).jpg

From Highway Code changes to Active Travel England – the big cycling campaigning stories of 2022

As a turbulent year in politics nears its end, we look back at some of the highlights for active travel, as well as Grant Shapps going spectacularly off-brief

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 17:51
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City of London police officer tells cyclist he shouldn’t ride in the “middle of the road”

“Check the Highway Code”: Police officer claims cyclist shouldn’t ride “in the middle of the road”

City of London Police officer told the cyclist "you shouldn't be cycling along in the middle of the road [...] there's a cycle lane [...] I know the Highway Code"

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 16:30
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GMP single file officer

Police officer caught on camera telling cyclists to ride in single file to be given “education around traffic offences”

Greater Manchester Police apologised and said all officers will be made aware of Highway Code rules on cyclists following the faux pas in Bolton

Sun, Oct 02, 2022 09:04
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Highway Code (Department for Transport)

Highway Code: 61% of drivers HAVE NOT read new rules, AA survey suggests

The motoring group surveyed 13,327 members, with almost two-thirds saying they have not read January's new rules

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 09:24
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Guinness World Record longest bike

Grant Shapps’ stupid cycling comments are ill-judged, dangerous and fuelling more hatred towards cyclists

Although cycling number plates and mandatory insurance make so little sense they will probably never happen, it feels like the damage has already been done

Wed, Aug 17, 2022 13:55
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Highway Code (Department for Transport)

Majority of drivers unaware of Highway Code changes, new study suggests

A study of 2,000 UK-based motorists found more than 50 per cent were unable to identify a single new Highway Code rule

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 15:10
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Deal Farm Biogas Highway Code opposition campaign

Campaigners use Highway Code changes to protest waste plant

Opponents of the controversial biogas plant in Norfolk say lorries will not be able to pass cyclists safely on the narrow surrounding roads

Wed, May 18, 2022 13:06
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Near 25% increase in video submissions since Highway Code changes

Increase fuelled by more cyclists and pedestrians sending footage to police forces, says Nextbase Dash Cam Safety Portal's head of road safety

Mon, May 09, 2022 14:23
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