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“Relentless enforcement of the rules of the road”: Police force crackdown on dangerous driving after cyclist deaths

Aiming to "target the most dangerous drivers", West Midlands authorities have announced new measures to tackle road danger

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 13:46

Campaigners call for an “end to road violence” after three cyclists, including a 12-year-old boy “killed by motorists” in three weeks in Birmingham

"Reckless driving is endemic in our city," said a campaigner after people gathered at a vigil where one of the cyclists lost his life watched in horror as drivers jumped red lights and sped

Sun, Jun 11, 2023 13:35

near miss of the day 837 close pass mercedes driver – screenshot via Das_Pig on Twitter

Police force criticised for one close pass prosecution from 286 submissions admits need to review how reports are managed

West Midlands Police said each report takes an average of 60 minutes to be assessed but accepted the need to adapt given the "50 per cent increase in third-party reporting"

Tue, Jun 06, 2023 11:53

Calls for urgent action to “turn the tide on aggressive driving in Birmingham” after two cyclists killed in hit-and-runs

"We cannot accept this as normal": Adam Tranter, the West Midlands' walking and cycling commissioner, said in a letter to police and local authority colleagues.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 07:35

Andy Street (left) and Adam Tranter (right)

Adam Tranter appointed first West Midlands Cycling & Walking Commissioner

Cycling PR pro and campaigner will push forward plans for active travel in England’s largest city-region outside London

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 17:14

Shanaze Reade as cycling and walking ambassador

West Midlands drops cycling ambassador Shanaze Reade – but doesn’t give reasons

West Midlands is left without a cycling ambassador, as confusion reigns over cycling star's contract renewal - and campaigners say the region needs a cycling champion

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 08:59