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Cyclist starts strict liability petition – calling for drivers to prove they weren’t at fault in a collision

“It will say to motorists 'if you choose to use one ton of metal you need to be extremely careful in every manoeuvre you take"

Sun, Feb 15, 2015 08:24
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Oxford cycle lane Parks Road – via Oxfordshire Cycling on Twitter.PNG

“How can riding a bike be made safer?” local paper asks… “By banning cycling,” drivers respond

One recent post by a local paper, where cyclists have long complained about fatally dangerous junctions, the lack of protected infrastructure, police apathy, and horrible road surfaces, caught our eye...

Sat, Jan 24, 2015 19:04
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Kids (CC BY-NC 2.0 Dylan Passmore:Flickr)

IAM calls for road safety to be part of National Curriculum

Start them young, says motoring campaign group

Fri, Jan 09, 2015 15:48
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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Sussex Police chief appeals to all road users to take care as casualties rise

Highest death and injury toll on Sussex roads in seven years prompts call from chief constable

Sun, Dec 28, 2014 17:50
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Cyclists in high-vis (CC licensed image by garryknight)

High-vis works says Danish study

12-month project involved 3,400 cyclists being asked to wear high-visibility jackets when cycling

Sat, Dec 27, 2014 17:00
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Car wheel at speed copyright Simon MacMichael.jpg

Brake urges drivers to cut speed as Road Safety Week begins

Charity also says all road users should look out for one another in bid to cut deaths and serious injuries

Mon, Nov 17, 2014 12:28
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Car wheel at speed copyright Simon MacMichael.jpg

Serious crashes involving cyclists or pedestrians drop 91 per cent on Britain’s ‘most improved roads’ (+ video)

New report from Road Safety Foundation also reveals country's most dangerous roads

Tue, Nov 04, 2014 11:55
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Beacon Blind Spot Monitor

Device warning cyclists of vehicles behind aims for national prize in US (+ video)

Beacon Blind Spot Monitor gives riders audible warning, flashing lights alert drivers

Sun, Sep 28, 2014 09:57
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Children cycling (picture credit pressedienst fahrrad)

2 in 3 drivers say local roads unsafe for families and kids on foot and bikes

Brake and Churchill survey comes as Beep Beep! Days seek to educate children about traffic danger

Fri, Sep 26, 2014 18:39
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London cyclist approaching junction.jpg

Drivers give cyclists more space on roads without central markings, study finds

20mph speed limit also leads motorists to give bike riders wider berth

Wed, Sep 17, 2014 11:36
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