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MP calls for manslaughter charges in dangerous driving cases

Government commits to public consultation on the issue of sentencing

Wed, Nov 05, 2014 16:46
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Mark Cavendish says motorists should be presumed liable in incidents where cyclists are injured or killed

Legislation would make drivers look out for cyclists, says world champ - but road safety minister disagrees

Fri, Jun 22, 2012 11:01
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Road Safety Minister says GB’s roads safer for cyclists than those in Netherlands (+ videos)

Astonishment at claim made to Transport Select Committee, as Jon Snow calls on government to give lead on cycle safety

Wed, Apr 25, 2012 00:23
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Transport ministers urge council leaders to take steps on cycle safety

Norman Baker and Mike Penning write to leaders of councils in England & Wales following last week'sparliametary debate

Wed, Feb 29, 2012 10:19
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Day 4 of The Times campaign calls for £100m a year to be put aside for cycling infrastructure

Early Day Motions in Parliament welcome newspaper's initiative, but central safety message mustn't be lost

Mon, Feb 06, 2012 21:47
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Minister for Roads insists on perpetuating ‘road tax’ myth

Mike Penning repeats claim that motorists pay for roads, despite Road Fund being abolished 75 years ago

Wed, Jan 25, 2012 15:19
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Minister criticised for not knowing cyclists ARE allowed on his roads

Road safety minister unaware that many cyclists DO use major A-roads - but more don't due to safety fears

Mon, Jan 16, 2012 11:12
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CTC urges cyclists to write to MPs and oppose plans for longer lorries

Fears that government set to push through laws that will result in greater danger to bike riders

Thu, Sep 01, 2011 18:48
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New regulations regarding uninsured vehicles go before Parliament today

New rules mean it's illegal to keep an uninsured vehicle, not just drive one

Tue, Apr 19, 2011 08:12
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Road Safety Minister reportedly backs ‘dangerous cycling’ bill, but DfT says no decision made

CTC says existing laws adequate and highlights lack of prosecution of dangerous driving cases

Mon, Apr 11, 2011 14:06
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