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Government rejects cyclists’ call for higher LGV safety standards

'Too expensive' says Brown in response to No 10 lorry petition

Tue, Dec 29, 2009 13:48
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Maximum prison term for dangerous driving set to more than double

CTC welcomes Justice Minister's announcement, but says focus should be on driving itself

Wed, Dec 23, 2009 12:54
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Cadel Evans leads the GC contenders group during Vuelta Stage 14 © Unipublic

Cadel Evans tells of shock at riding into aftermath of fatal crash that claimed cyclist’s life

World Champ on training run Down Under comes across scene of accident that claimed life of popular sports figure

Wed, Dec 23, 2009 06:56
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Government makes it easier for councils to create more 20mph speed limit zones

New policy will benefit cyclists and pedestrians… if councils make use of their new powers

Fri, Dec 18, 2009 11:27
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20mph zones reduce cycling casualties by almost a fifth, say researchers

Biggest reduction seen in number of accidents involving children

Mon, Dec 14, 2009 08:37
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iPod

Road.cc poll result – iPod use while cycling should be discouraged, but not banned, say two in five

Little support for outright ban, while one in three think there are bigger issues to address

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 10:55
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driving using mobile phone

Number of drivers illegally using hand-held mobile phones doubles in two years

Study shows levels of usage even higher now than before stricter penalties were introduced in 2007

Fri, Dec 11, 2009 09:29
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London borough’s cyclists say scary conditions and poor driving biggest deterrents

Waltham Forest cycle campaigners look to get council officials on board by taking them out for a ride

Thu, Dec 10, 2009 08:43
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Commuting in Bristol © Jonny Gawler

Cycle ride more likely to end in hospital than travelling by car, says study

Summer months peak for cycling injuries as researchers call for better facilities

Thu, Dec 03, 2009 08:31
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iPod

IPod wearing cyclists identified as new road menace – head of AA calls for action!

CTC says choice should be left to individual and eyesight more important than hearing

Mon, Nov 30, 2009 09:38
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