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Curfew for “red mist” hit-and-run driver who deliberately rammed cyclist

Another motorist escapes jail for offence carrying maximum term of five years in case that raises questions over sentencing

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 20:32
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“Lucky to walk away alive” – cyclist hit by driver who fell asleep (+ graphic video)

Victim says motorist “got off lightly” in avoiding dangerous driving charge

Mon, Jan 20, 2020 17:33
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Where is the promised review of road traffic offences?

Government recognises that dangerous drivers are ‘driving a weapon’ but still hasn’t reviewed penalties despite failings

Thu, Nov 22, 2018 16:21
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Cycling UK says reduced jail term for driver who left one cyclist paralysed and two others seriously injured shows need for sentencing review

Charity reacts to news of Michael Bradbury’s sentence being reduced from 45 to 36 months in prison

Tue, Nov 06, 2018 14:59
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HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Most drivers in fatal collisions with cyclists avoid jail says Cycling UK research

Six in 7 drivers in cyclist death cases avoid jail, while just a third lose licence says research by cycling charity

Sun, Nov 04, 2018 22:39
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Cycling UK calls for longer bans alongside tougher sentences for drivers who kill

Charity responds to government's proposals to introduce life imprisonment in most serious cases

Tue, Oct 17, 2017 16:29
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Government announces cycle safety review in wake of Alliston case

Two part review promises to protect cyclists but will also look at whether new offence for cyclists equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving should be introduced – and it's doing that first

Wed, Sep 20, 2017 21:53
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Government’s “cut price” sentencing review of driving offences criticised for leaving exceptional hardship loophole in place and failing to clarify dangerous v careless driving

Review needs to do more than just examine worst offences, says Cycling UK

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 11:51
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Cycling UK cautiously optimistic that government review of motoring offences and penalties will begin before end of year

New legislation to be brought before parliament in 2017

Tue, Oct 04, 2016 15:38
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Has the government’s promised driving offences review been shelved?

Almost 2 years on, sentencing in driving cases to be part of wider review - coming by end of 2016?

Wed, Feb 24, 2016 16:28
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