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Criminalising wild camping? New Government proposals to make trespass a criminal offence could leave riders with a record

Traveller legislation likely to have broader consequences

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 14:27
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Sportive riders (CC BY 2.0 Paul Dobson).jpg

Cycling and the law: How is a judge likely to assess a claim for compensation following an accident caused by a pothole during a sportive? An example from case law

Mark Hambleton, cycling solicitor, talks us through a recent case involving a claim for compensation by a participant injured during a high profile sportive

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 11:00
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New law could mean e-bikes need insurance in Europe as they get classed as a motor vehicle

Proposal to class e-bikes as motor vehicles

Tue, Jul 24, 2018 08:32
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New law could mean e-bikes need insurance in Europe

Proposal to class e-bikes as motor vehicles

Fri, May 25, 2018 09:28
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South Circular Road lorry driver close pass (via Evo Lucas on Twitter).jpg

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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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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