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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling

“No place for attitudes such as Mr Grayling’s” says West Midlands police chief

Transport Minister’s comments have drawn a chorus of disapproval

Sat, Jan 14, 2017 12:25
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West Midlands Police given award for Give Space, Be Safe (image courtesy of Road Danger Reduction Forum)

West Midlands Police say close pass operation has halved poor overtaking offences

In its latest blog, the police force assesses the impact of Give Space, be Safe and says it will continue running it

Thu, Jan 12, 2017 16:11
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Was South Yorkshire Police right not to follow West Midlands Police’s ‘close pass’ initiative? We look at the numbers

Force said not enough cyclists were dying on the roads it polices to justify adopting the approach – but including serious injuries paints a different picture

Wed, Jan 11, 2017 13:52
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Met Police under pressure to trial close pass initiative in London

Campaigners and fellow police officers say there is no reason why the award-winning Give Space, be Safe initiative, started by West Midlands Police, shouldn't work across the country

Mon, Nov 21, 2016 17:08
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West Midlands Police: If poor driving makes people too scared to cycle, it’s a police matter

Force says its award-winning close pass initiative is about helping more people cycle without fear for themselves or their loved ones

Thu, Nov 17, 2016 12:02
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Hampshire Police Be Bright Be Seen initiative (source Hampshire Roads Policing on Twitter).PNG

Police stop 100s of law-abiding cyclists in ‘safety’ drive – after saying they don’t have manpower to investigate close passes

Almost 500 riders stopped in Hampshire operation, with 34 fined as operation met by social media backlash

Wed, Nov 02, 2016 12:49
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Close-pass footage has now been used to prosecute 78 drivers, say West Midlands police

Police Scotland have paid the force a visit to see widely-praised campaign in operation

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 14:24
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No cycling on the pavement sign (CC licensed by Leo Reynolds:Flickr)

West Midlands Police rejects Mr Loophole criticism over “turning a blind eye” to law-breaking cyclists

“Our focus has and always will be driven by evidence about what poses the greatest threat of harm to road users”

Fri, Oct 14, 2016 12:05
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Police force calls for minimum passing distance – but is enforcement of existing law better?

Devon & Cornwall Police's senior traffic officer calls for change to Highway Code

Mon, Oct 10, 2016 17:08
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West Midlands Police to offer “training package” to other forces looking to run close pass operation

Camden police already running their own version

Fri, Oct 07, 2016 12:30
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