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Cycling and the law: would presumed liability make roads safer for cyclists?

Presumed liability is law in all but a few European countries, but not the UK. Cycling advocate Mark Hambleton explains what presumed liability is, and how it might make roads safer for cyclists

Fri, Feb 23, 2018 12:00
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Police Scotland Operation Close Pass (via Twitter).jpg

Cycling and the law: now is the time for the government to deal with close passing properly

Specialist cycling advocate Mark Hambleton looks at proposals to change the Highway Code, and explains why they are sorely needed

Mon, Feb 05, 2018 12:25
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E-bikes ‘being widely used over their speed limits’

Users are not keeping to the 15.5mph law - but is it safe?

Sun, Sep 04, 2016 09:45
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Wiggins Victory finish line

Cyprus cyclists to be fined for taking hands off handlebars

List of punishable cycling offences proposed by government is astounding - but doesn't include helmet law

Sun, Apr 10, 2016 08:02
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Carlisle Civic Centre, pic Danny Robinson.jpg

Bikes could be allowed in Carlisle city centre thanks to proposed relaxing of anti-bike laws

Council in favour of plans which could help people cycle to work and school more easily

Sat, Oct 31, 2015 16:08
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Texting while driving (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 licence by Paul Oka:Flickr)

Drivers using phones at the wheel as much today as 5 years ago – but now they’re texting and tweeting

Texting and tweeting drivers using phones in their laps says DfT study

Sat, Feb 28, 2015 12:29
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RPM90 Tuscany -Wine Bottle (Photo ©RPM90)

Taiwan fines hundreds of drunk cyclists under draconian new drunk cycling laws

More than 600 cyclists given fines for riding under the influence since April

Sat, Dec 27, 2014 08:34
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Justice (Lonpicman, Wikimedia Commons)

Cyclist fined for ‘avoiding phone box’ on shared use crowd funds his appeal

Kristian Gregory to get his day in court over £50 Fixed Penaly Notice for straying into pedestrian zone

Sat, Nov 22, 2014 10:38
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Edinburgh lorry driver cycle training (picture credit City of Edinburgh Council)

SNP could adopt strict liability as a manifesto pledge with debate on subject at party conference

SNP Propose Motion to Support Road Campaign for Stricter Liability

Sat, Nov 08, 2014 12:00
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Boris Johnson finishes inaugural Prudential RideLondon 100

The ‘Cycling Solicitor’: Boris is no friend to cyclists

Mayor of London's 'idle words' about cyclists wearing headphones doing more damage than good, says lawyer

Sun, Feb 02, 2014 12:36
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