New Law Proposes Tougher Penalties for Dangerous Cyclists
MPs debate Criminal Justice Bill amendments to hold cyclists accountable for fatal and injurious collisions.
- Cyclists could face up to 14 years in prison for causing death by dangerous cycling.
- Proposed amendments include new offences such as causing death or serious injury by careless cycling.
- The law aims to equate penalties for dangerous cycling with those for dangerous driving.
- The initiative follows high-profile incidents, including the death of an elderly woman in Regent's Park.
- Supporters argue the law will enhance road safety and ensure equal accountability for all road users.