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Close pass on cyclists during training ride, County Down

“Drivers kill five people every day. Cyclists hardly kill anybody”: Police chiefs accused of ignoring “massive imbalance” as new campaign brands road safety “a shared duty” and officers crack down on rule-breaking riders

“People just seem to be so angry with cyclists all the time, any excuse to cut them up and they’ll take it,” one cyclist said, as campaigners criticised the police’s “well-intentioned but poorly thought through” safety message

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 15:37

Hull City Council’s ‘share the road’ campaign and 1.5m overtaking sign

‘Give cycles 1.5m space’ road sign prompts meltdown from local drivers – as bike shop owner claims cyclists are all being “tarred with the same brush”

Hull City Council’s “share the road” cycling safety campaign aims to educate motorists about safe passing distances, primary positions, dooring, and the Highway Code’s vulnerable road user hierarchy. But some drivers aren’t happy…

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 11:57

Video: Chris Boardman demonstrating safe overtaking of cyclists

Overtaking is the most dangerous driving manoeuvre, with many bad examples on YouTube

Tue, Aug 11, 2015 10:55

Mercia road safety campaign highlights danger to cyclists from distracted drivers

Councils in West Midlands and neighbouring counties team up for initiative backed by CTC

Fri, Mar 15, 2013 13:45