Safer Roads Yorkshire
@saferroadsyorks.bsky.social
Working to make our roads safer for cyclists. Safer roads for cyclists are safer roads for everyone.
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My thoughts with everyone traumatised by this horrific crash and especially with the family and friends of the woman who has sadly died.
Yet another example of why we need a step change in action on Vision Zero, designing out systemic danger on roads as we do on rail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet another example of why we need a step change in action on Vision Zero, designing out systemic danger on roads as we do on rail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Harrow crash leaves ones woman dead and others hurt
The driver of a car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My thoughts with everyone traumatised by this horrific crash and especially with the family and friends of the woman who has sadly died.
Yet another example of why we need a step change in action on Vision Zero, designing out systemic danger on roads as we do on rail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet another example of why we need a step change in action on Vision Zero, designing out systemic danger on roads as we do on rail.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I believe that children are the future etc.
They suggest actions that benefit all of us.
- Better neighbourhoods
- Improved public health
- Fewer road deaths
- More fun
They suggest actions that benefit all of us.
- Better neighbourhoods
- Improved public health
- Fewer road deaths
- More fun
Today sees the release of the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report - the first of it’s kind - sponsored by Halfords
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
Children are often overlooked by decision-makers and officers in transport, or if they are considered, it's on the school journey.
February 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I believe that children are the future etc.
They suggest actions that benefit all of us.
- Better neighbourhoods
- Improved public health
- Fewer road deaths
- More fun
They suggest actions that benefit all of us.
- Better neighbourhoods
- Improved public health
- Fewer road deaths
- More fun
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“Road safety is a crisis that has gone on far too long. No road deaths are necessary or acceptable. Yet it is also much more than that. Safe and sustainable mobility can power a better future for us all.”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt
Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel development
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Road safety is a crisis that has gone on far too long. No road deaths are necessary or acceptable. Yet it is also much more than that. Safe and sustainable mobility can power a better future for us all.”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Will they ever stop saying that fool was elected with a mandate!
Mainstream Media needs to get this right!
Mainstream Media needs to get this right!
February 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Will they ever stop saying that fool was elected with a mandate!
Mainstream Media needs to get this right!
Mainstream Media needs to get this right!
Please sign
Presumed liability is a system that shifts the burden of proof to the insurance company in a collision, and is intended to compensate vulnerable road users more quickly and effectively.
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce presumed liability for civil cases from road traffic collisions
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions, to shift the burden of proof. It would mean when vulnerable road users, e.g cyclists & pedestrians, claim against a mo...
petition.parliament.uk
February 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Please sign
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Bill Nye, Science Guy, also gets it:
"There's no machine known that is more efficient than a human on a bicycle. Bowl of oatmeal, thirty miles. You can't come close to that."
"There's no machine known that is more efficient than a human on a bicycle. Bowl of oatmeal, thirty miles. You can't come close to that."
December 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Bill Nye, Science Guy, also gets it:
"There's no machine known that is more efficient than a human on a bicycle. Bowl of oatmeal, thirty miles. You can't come close to that."
"There's no machine known that is more efficient than a human on a bicycle. Bowl of oatmeal, thirty miles. You can't come close to that."
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Reece McKinven reversed over an 83-year old great grandmother FOUR times, killing her.
He had no licence, no insurance, Cannabis in his system and a history of driving offences.
He received a 13 month sentence and a 2.5 year driving ban.
The system is not working.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
He had no licence, no insurance, Cannabis in his system and a history of driving offences.
He received a 13 month sentence and a 2.5 year driving ban.
The system is not working.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Driver who ran over grandmother with van jailed for 13 months
Cannabis user Reece McKinven ran over Beryl Howard, 83, "several times" as he tried to reverse.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reece McKinven reversed over an 83-year old great grandmother FOUR times, killing her.
He had no licence, no insurance, Cannabis in his system and a history of driving offences.
He received a 13 month sentence and a 2.5 year driving ban.
The system is not working.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
He had no licence, no insurance, Cannabis in his system and a history of driving offences.
He received a 13 month sentence and a 2.5 year driving ban.
The system is not working.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Driver of this Ford Mondeo who close passed me last year opted for a court appearance, he received 4 points, a fine and court costs.
He should have accepted an Educational Course like the Mitsubishi Barbarian driver in front of him! youtu.be/djQICsVCIPk?...
He should have accepted an Educational Course like the Mitsubishi Barbarian driver in front of him! youtu.be/djQICsVCIPk?...
February 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Driver of this Ford Mondeo who close passed me last year opted for a court appearance, he received 4 points, a fine and court costs.
He should have accepted an Educational Course like the Mitsubishi Barbarian driver in front of him! youtu.be/djQICsVCIPk?...
He should have accepted an Educational Course like the Mitsubishi Barbarian driver in front of him! youtu.be/djQICsVCIPk?...
A Notice of Intended Prosecution heading to this VW driver who did don't pass a cyclist leaving at least 1.5m of space when passing.
December 17, 2024 at 9:17 PM
A Notice of Intended Prosecution heading to this VW driver who did don't pass a cyclist leaving at least 1.5m of space when passing.
North Yorkshire Police taking action against this VW driver would impatiently pushes past a cyclist on a narrow lane.
December 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM
North Yorkshire Police taking action against this VW driver would impatiently pushes past a cyclist on a narrow lane.
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Should cycling be part of the driving test? Coach company sends its drivers on Road User Awareness Training to gain "first-hand awareness of at-risk road users and guidance on how to drive more safely around people cycling"
road.cc/311703
road.cc/311703
"Nobody should be allowed near a driving licence until they've undertaken a comprehensive cycling course"; Lance Armstrong vs Jake Paul; Lapierre bikes back in WorldTour; Bizarre Tour de France bettin...
Only 13 sleeps 'til Christmas (or nine live blogs if you use the alternative road.cc Advent Calendar)... Dan Alexander is bringing you all your news, reaction and more from the cycling world this Thur...
road.cc
December 12, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Should cycling be part of the driving test? Coach company sends its drivers on Road User Awareness Training to gain "first-hand awareness of at-risk road users and guidance on how to drive more safely around people cycling"
road.cc/311703
road.cc/311703
If the roads cannot be made safe for cyclists then all efforts to encourage cycling will fail. Improving driver behaviour is central to this because infra cannot cover the entire roads network. Enforcing the law on driving around vulnerable road users is central to bringing about this change.
December 13, 2024 at 7:21 PM
If the roads cannot be made safe for cyclists then all efforts to encourage cycling will fail. Improving driver behaviour is central to this because infra cannot cover the entire roads network. Enforcing the law on driving around vulnerable road users is central to bringing about this change.
December 13, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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Let's focus on eyesight! Are drivers fit to drive? We *must* tighten up the rules and enforce compliance for an obvious way to reduce avoidable death and injury on the roads. @actionvz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Driver could not read number plate at five metres - police
The stop was made as part of a campaign to test the eyesight of drivers in Merseyside.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Let's focus on eyesight! Are drivers fit to drive? We *must* tighten up the rules and enforce compliance for an obvious way to reduce avoidable death and injury on the roads. @actionvz.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
11 careless passes reported to the police today including this Peugeot driver near #Steeton who had plenty of space but passed us leaving less than a metre.
December 12, 2024 at 2:21 PM
11 careless passes reported to the police today including this Peugeot driver near #Steeton who had plenty of space but passed us leaving less than a metre.
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Protected cycle tracks allow primary school children to safely cycle back home together and wave goodbye from the bike
December 10, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Protected cycle tracks allow primary school children to safely cycle back home together and wave goodbye from the bike
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In response to close pass reports, South Yorkshire Police are now sending this as a response (see Alt Text for easier read version).
Is this acceptable/correct?
@timon2wheels.bsky.social @cinsp-ksmith.bsky.social @bikery.bsky.social @saferroadsyorks.bsky.social
Is this acceptable/correct?
@timon2wheels.bsky.social @cinsp-ksmith.bsky.social @bikery.bsky.social @saferroadsyorks.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 8:13 AM
In response to close pass reports, South Yorkshire Police are now sending this as a response (see Alt Text for easier read version).
Is this acceptable/correct?
@timon2wheels.bsky.social @cinsp-ksmith.bsky.social @bikery.bsky.social @saferroadsyorks.bsky.social
Is this acceptable/correct?
@timon2wheels.bsky.social @cinsp-ksmith.bsky.social @bikery.bsky.social @saferroadsyorks.bsky.social
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If you see cyclists riding "in the middle of the road!!" (usually actually the middle of the lane but sometimes the middle of the road if it's narrow) where there is on-street parking, this is probably why. They're managing both moving and stationary vehicles, either of which could easily kill them.
The danger of getting doored on a bike is that it throws you into traffic. Often, people on bikes are killed this way.
In this video, I swerved out of the way of the door but didn't have time to check behind me. I would have been under the Subaru if it hadn't driven into the oncoming lane.
In this video, I swerved out of the way of the door but didn't have time to check behind me. I would have been under the Subaru if it hadn't driven into the oncoming lane.
December 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM
If you see cyclists riding "in the middle of the road!!" (usually actually the middle of the lane but sometimes the middle of the road if it's narrow) where there is on-street parking, this is probably why. They're managing both moving and stationary vehicles, either of which could easily kill them.
No doubt just a warning letter from North Yorkshire Police for this close careless pass. Sends a clear message that this is a trivial offence despite risking people's lives.
December 8, 2024 at 12:22 PM
No doubt just a warning letter from North Yorkshire Police for this close careless pass. Sends a clear message that this is a trivial offence despite risking people's lives.
A police Notice of Intended Prosecution heading for the VW driver who close passes a cyclist on approach to a crossing in a traffic calmed section.
December 6, 2024 at 1:36 PM
A police Notice of Intended Prosecution heading for the VW driver who close passes a cyclist on approach to a crossing in a traffic calmed section.
This 👇
A tale of two drivers. This first one tailgated me at less than one second through a busy junction and while I was signalling to turn right. 1/5
December 5, 2024 at 1:33 PM
This 👇
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Presumed liability is a system that shifts the burden of proof to the insurance company in a collision, and is intended to compensate vulnerable road users more quickly and effectively.
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Introduce presumed liability for civil cases from road traffic collisions
Introduce presumed liability for civil cases relating to certain road collisions, to shift the burden of proof. It would mean when vulnerable road users, e.g cyclists & pedestrians, claim against a mo...
petition.parliament.uk
December 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Presumed liability is a system that shifts the burden of proof to the insurance company in a collision, and is intended to compensate vulnerable road users more quickly and effectively.
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition
Introduce presumed liability for road traffic collisions.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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On a bike, you’re not hidden behind metal and glass, you’re a part of the world around you. This visibility fosters human connection, whether through a nod, a glance, or just being seen. It’s a reminder of shared spaces and shared humanity.
December 4, 2024 at 8:10 PM
On a bike, you’re not hidden behind metal and glass, you’re a part of the world around you. This visibility fosters human connection, whether through a nod, a glance, or just being seen. It’s a reminder of shared spaces and shared humanity.
Read The Telegraph or Daily Mail to find out.
I really do not understand the hatred towards cyclists & public transport. Its less traffic on the roads & competition for parking, kids can get themselves places, affordable option for nan & pop once they’re unable to drive, & transport for disabled people who don’t drive.
December 4, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Read The Telegraph or Daily Mail to find out.
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Close pass a cyclist in W Yorkshire like this Peugeot driver did and you’ll pay £100 for a course or receive 3 points and a fine. You could opt for a court appearance but it will likely cost you more points, money and time.
December 3, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Close pass a cyclist in W Yorkshire like this Peugeot driver did and you’ll pay £100 for a course or receive 3 points and a fine. You could opt for a court appearance but it will likely cost you more points, money and time.