Overview

• Undercover police cyclists have patrolled Bradford, Ilkley and Shipley this summer to enforce the 1.5 m passing rule.
• Seven drivers have been pulled over for overtaking too close and received safety advice rather than facing fines or charges.
• Between April 2024 and April 2025, West Yorkshire Police reviewed 3,561 close-pass reports, acting on over 70% with courses, penalties or court referrals.
• Latest figures show four cyclists died and 164 were seriously injured on West Yorkshire roads in 2023, underscoring the campaign’s urgency.
• Sergeant Jamie Wilkinson said hands-on education can reshape driver attitudes more effectively than penalties.