Open consultation
Published 12 August 2018
From:Department for Transport
Summary
Seeks views on proposed new offences of causing death or serious injury while cycling and changes to the existing offences of dangerous and careless cycling.
This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 5 November 2018
Consultation description
The consultation invites views on government proposals to introduce new offences of causing death or serious injury while cycling, and other changes to some existing cycling offences.
It recognises the difficulties of trying to create general parity between cyclists and drivers in terms of licensing and insurance, for example, but seeks to more closely align penalties for offences that result in death or serious injury.
Documents
Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy safety review: proposals for new cycling offences
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Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy safety review: proposals for new cycling offences
PDF, 232KB, 23 pages
