Cyclists may be reportedly forced to wear license plates and insurance on their bikes under new road laws being considered by the government.
A new set of rules may be introduced for cyclists under the new Road Law. Cyclists will now have to follow the same speed limits as cars.
Cycling is booming in the UK due to its health and environmental benefits, and government officials are reportedly hoping to introduce new legislation on the use of bicycles on the road. I'm here.
Earlier this year changes were made to the Highway Act. The aim is to raise motorists' awareness of cyclists and increase safety.
Also,Grant Shaps Transportation Secretarywas reportedly seeking to introduce a "dangerous bicycle death" law.
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Getty Images)With the introduction of more cycling lanes across the country and the introduction of 20 mph zones, cyclists are also being asked to respect speed limits.
News reported by the Daily MailUnder the law, cyclists are liable for fines or penalties his points for road violations such as speeding or jumping over a red light. Become.
Government officials reportedly believe that license plates must be brought in to do this.
Insurance for cyclists is required, for example, if a pedestrian is injured.
Regarding the need for "dangerous cycling death" laws, Mr. Shaps wrote earlier this month, "to impress cyclists with the real harm they can cause when speed and carelessness are combined."
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Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)This move kills pedestriansYou can only get two years in prison which would close a legal loophole for cyclists.
It has been four years since the government held consultations on a proposed new offense of causing death or serious injury while cycling.
Shaps wrote in the Daily Mail earlier this month that he believes a "selfish minority" of cyclists are "immune" to red lights.
"We need cycling equivalent to dangerous driving deaths, closing the gaps in the law and impressing cyclists with the real harm they can cause when speed and carelessness are combined." ', he told . Post.
"For example, traffic lights exist to regulate all traffic. Yet a selfish minority of cyclists seem to believe they are immune to red lights.
”Crack down on this neglect of road safety. Victims' families have waited too long for this simple measure."
The Mirror has reached out to the Cabinet Office for comment.
