Cyclist jailed after Tower Hamlets hit-and-run death – BBC News
‘A cyclist has been jailed for causing fatal injuries to a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash.’
BBC News, 29th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: bicycles
Taxi drivers group eyes legal challenge over ‘Streetspace’ policy of London mayor and TfL – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LDTA) plans a legal challenge to London mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London (TfL) over their Streetspace policy.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st August 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Driver jailed for head-on crash with cyclists in Bargoed – BBC News
‘A driver who ploughed head-on into four cyclists at 60mph has been jailed for two years and eight months.’
BBC News, 24th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cyclist settles case for £30,000 after hitting pedestrian who was looking at phone – The Guardian
‘A cyclist who knocked over a woman who was looking at her mobile phone while crossing a road and was then threatened with financially ruinous legal costs has settled the case.’
The Guardian, 24th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man, 69, jailed for knocking teenager off bike in road rage row – The Guardian
‘A man who used his 4×4 to knock down a teenage cyclist before beating him up and trashing his new bicycle during a road rage row has been jailed for six months.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Company boss fined £1,000 for knocking over cyclist in Mercedes then driving away – The Independent
‘The owner of an exclusive company that recruits household staff for wealthy clients has been fined nearly £1,000 for knocking over a cyclist and driving away.’
The Independent, 15th August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman knocked down while on phone wins payout from cyclist -The Guardian
‘A woman who was knocked unconscious by a cyclist will be awarded compensation, despite a judge finding she had stepped into the road while looking at her phone.’
The Guardian, 18th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court rejects appeal by cyclist over dismissal of claim following pothole accident – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has rejected a claim against a highways authority brought by a cyclist who was injured after she hit a pothole near a roundabout.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th Mach 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Carol Boardman death driver jailed for 30 weeks – The Guardian
‘A driver who fatally ran over the mother of the Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has been jailed for 30 weeks.’
The Guardian, 31st January 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jess Varnish loses employment tribunal against British Cycling and UK Sport – The Guardian
‘Jess Varnish, the former Great Britain track cyclist, has lost her landmark employment case against British Cycling and UK Sport which had threatened to overhaul funding for Olympic athletes.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Singer who toured with Little Mix jailed after killing cyclist in road crash – The Independent
‘A singer who toured with Little Mix has been jailed after she killed a cyclist in a road crash when she failed to stop at a roundabout.’
The Independent, 27th November 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Road rage driver Darren Hefferman jailed for cyclist punch – BBC News
‘A road rage motorist who punched a cyclist into oncoming traffic has been jailed for two years.’
BBC News, 26th October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Highway Code to promote ‘Dutch reach’ to protect cyclists – The Guardian
‘Measures to protect cyclists are to be introduced in the Highway Code, including a new recommendation on how to get out of a vehicle without “dooring” a passing rider.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Death by dangerous cycling’ law considered – BBC News
‘Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face charges of “death by dangerous cycling” or “death by careless cycling”, under government proposals.’
BBC News, 12th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Coroner’s concern over ‘fixie’ bikes after Italian aristocrat killed falling under truck on cycle without brakes – Daily Telegraph
‘A coroner has raised concerns about fixed-gear bikes with no front brakes, as she heard how an Italian aristocrat died after falling under the wheels of a truck.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dangerous cycling law review after death crash – BBC News
‘The government is launching a review into whether a new law is needed to tackle dangerous cycling.’
BBC News, 21st September 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Charlie Alliston: Cyclist detained over pedestrian death – BBC News
‘A cyclist who knocked over and killed a 44-year-old woman in east London has been sentenced to 18 months in a young offenders’ institution.’
BBC News, 18th September 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Driver who ploughed into cyclists after spraying them with windscreen wash is jailed – The Independent
‘A road-rage driver has been jailed after being found guilty of deliberately swerving into a group of cyclists – including two children.’
The Independent, 13th September 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
