Campaigners criticise plans for 'death by dangerous cycling' laws - News aa

Search News

Results: 81-90 of 128


Levelling Up plan to spread opportunity and prosperity throughout the country

3 Feb 2022

The White Paper itself includes underlying policy plans to invest in cycling networks and improve high streets
Read more…

New Highway Code changes improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses

31 Jan 2022

Rules forall types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Read more…

New Scottish Government Vision on Electric Vehicles

31 Jan 2022

A key part of the vision will be encouraging the people of Scotland to make greater use of public transport, cycling and other forms of active travel
Read more…

Introducing HUDJO - The app connecting cyclists to secure bike parking locations

16 Dec 2021

You can be a HUDJO host by using any existing secure space on your business premises. By keeping bikes secure you generate additional income and give people more reason to visit you.
Read more…

Latest #BikeIsBest campaign launched: When more people cycle, everyone wins

18 Oct 2021

#BikeIsBest,the cycle industry campaign supported by leading brands, retailers, organisations and cycling advocacy groups, has launched its latest campaign: When more people cycle,... Read more…

Retailers could face prosecution for selling electric scooters without disclaimers

21 Sep 2021

Selling electric scooters without clear warnings is breaking the law, according to minister
Read more…

National Insurance to increase through a health and social care levy

14 Sep 2021

From 1st April 2022, employer NICs will increase by 1.25 percentage points. Employee NICs will also increase by 1.25 percentage points, including for workers above state pension age
Read more…

You've got the bike and the gear, but are you covered?

4 Aug 2021

Whether you ride foWhether you ride for pleasure, sport or just to get from A to B, join Cycling UK for free insurance, legal cover and more.

Read more…

Here's how to support Independents' Day

1 Jul 2021

Independents' Day UK is a campaign that exists to support and promote businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4th: ‘Independents' Day' itself.
Read more…

New #BikeIsBest campaign shows public ‘There is a Better Tool For The Job'

8 Jun 2021

Show your support by paying a visit to your local bike shopthat has registered to support the #BikeIsBest campaign

Read more…

Back to news menu

Campaigners criticise plans for 'death by dangerous cycling' laws

Posted on in Cycles News , Political News

The national cycling charity, Cycling UK, says reports of plans to introduce new laws to tackle cycling offences would be merely ‘tinkering around the edges' of a full road safety review.

Ministers are set to create a new offence for death by dangerous cycling following the high-profile death of Kim Briggs, who was killed when knocked over by cyclist Charlie Alliston, in east London last year.

bike pathThe new law would carry the same penalty as death by dangerous driving. But cycling campaigners have called instead for a full review of all road traffic offences.

Duncan Dollimore, Cycling UK's Head of Campaigns, said: "The way in which the justice system deals with mistakes, carelessness, recklessness and deliberately dangerous behaviour by all road users hasn't been fit for purpose for years.

"Adding one or two new offences specific to cyclists would just be tinkering around the edges, when what's needed is a full review of all road traffic offences and penalties, something the Government promised back in 2014 but have yet to deliver.

"If they're serious about addressing behaviour on our roads that puts others at risk they should grasp the opportunity to do the job properly, and conduct the holistic review that's long overdue, rather than attempt to patch up an area of legislation that's simply not working."

Labour MP Ian Austin, the former head of the parliamentary cycling group, told the Guardian: "Each death is a tragedy but what I and others have been calling for is a proper review of road safety and how the law is enforced when people are killed or injured because many more pedestrians and cyclists have been killed by people driving cars. They are a much greater danger to pedestrians and should be the focus of government resources."

A Department for Transport spokesperson said: "We are carrying out a review to improve all elements of cycle safety. This includes looking at the case for a new offence, equivalent to causing death or serious injury by careless or dangerous driving, to help protect both cyclists and pedestrians."

 

Back to news menu

Useful links

If you have any other queries please contact us.

The Cycling Experts is brought to you by the Association of Cycle Traders.