Polski Dzial Cycling Safety Comes Under the Spotlight
The UK Government has launched a review into cycle safety following a series of high profile incidents involving cyclists. “Although the UK has some of the safest roads in the world, we are always looking to make them safer,” explained Transport Minister Jesse Norman. “It’s great that cycling has become so popular in recent years […]
Increase in Cyclist Deaths Spurs Campaign for Legal Changes
Cyclist campaign groups have called on the Scottish Government to make legal changes to protect cyclists after Transport Scotland reported an increase of 44% in cycling deaths this year. The campaigners have urged the government to introduce dedicated cycle lanes, to do more to discourage illegal use of cycle lanes by motorists, cut urban speed […]
IOSH welcomes EU vote on lorry safety
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has hailed the result of a ballot by the European Parliament to allow mandatory safety requirements for new lorries. The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has voted in favour of proposed changes to the Vehicle Weights & Dimensions Directive. This would mean lorry cabs can be redesigned to […]