Need for a 'dangerous cycling' law to be reviewed by British government

Government says review into cycling laws needed after "series of high-profile incidents", notably the death of Kim Briggs after colliding with cyclist Charlie Alliston

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The British government has announced that it will review current road legislation to see whether a new law is needed for 'dangerous cycling'.

The announcement comes in the wake of the sentencing of cyclist Charlie Alliston, who was found guilty of killing pedestrian Kim Briggs. Alliston, who was riding a fixed-gear bike with no front brake, was convicted under a 'wanton or furious driving' law created in 1861.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.