'What is car dooring, and is it illegal?' - you asked Google, and we've got the answer

An all too common form of incident that can cause serious problems for cyclists

Car dooring is a major hazard for cyclists in urban areas

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As cyclists we constantly have to have our wits about us, particularly when riding in urban areas, with a whole load of hazards that could potentially cause us injury.

One of the most common hazards that cyclists face is "car dooring", which has led to the death of cyclists in the past.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.