Government to look at extending dangerous driving offence to cyclists

Government to look at extending dangerous driving offence to cyclists

Theresa May says transport secretary will look at whether law needs to be changed after case in which woman died in London

The 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.

Related: Chris Boardman: riding a bike on UK roads feels too dangerous for me

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Source: Guardian Transport

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