Killer cyclists? Let's not forget the real threat on our roads | Laura Laker

People on bikes do stupid things. But 99% of pedestrian collision deaths in Britain involve a motorised vehicle. A dangerous cycling law won't solve our problemsLast weekend, as rumours of a "death by dangerous cycling" law circulated, I went on TV to defend cyclists again. Above a banner that read "killer cyclists", I tried to explain that although there's nothing wrong with bridging a gap in the law by creating a new offence - if our goal is to improve road safety - in seeking to penalise cyclists we are going after the wrong villain.The new law was mooted, along with a cycle safety review, following the Charlie Alliston case last year. Alliston was jailed for 18 months for "wanton and furious driving", after he collided with pedestrian Kim Briggs while riding a bicycle with no front brakes. Briggs died of head injuries. Continue reading...