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Thursday, 07 September 2017
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- PMQs: Cyclists to face tougher road safety laws?Dangerous driving offences should be extended to cyclists, as as MP claims existing laws are
The Guardian
- Government to look at extending dangerous driving offence to cyclistsTheresa May says transport secretary will look at whether law needs to be changed after case in which woman died in LondonThe government is to examine whether the offence of dangerous driving should be extended to cyclists after a case in which a woman died after being struck by a rider whose bike had no front brake.Speaking at prime minister’s questions, Theresa May said the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, would look at whether there was a need for a law change after the death of Kim Briggs. Continue reading...
Times Online
- Dangerous cycling law considered after death of Kim BriggsMinisters are considering whether laws on dangerous driving should be applied to cyclists after the death of a woman who was hit while she crossed the road.
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- Google UK's country sales director: cycling is my secret work weapon Pete Cory, country sales director, Google UK says his daily cycle to work has opened the door to mindfulness.
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