London bid to make trucks ‘safer for cyclists’
Transport for London (TfL) is to lobby the UK’s Department for Transport and the European Union to tighten up exemptions that allow many construction vehicles to operate without sideguards and […]
Brigade: ‘safety devices vital’ to help prevent cyclist fatalities
Vehicle safety devices such as camera monitor systems and ultrasonic proximity sensors are vital to prevent the growing trend of cyclist deaths, according to Brigade Electronics. The company highlights Department […]
Bike Hotspot system scoops safety award for Sentinel
Gloucestershire-based safety equipment specialist Sentinel Systems Ltd has won a national prize for product innovation for its Bike Hotspot System. The system was developed to prevent accidents involving cyclists and […]
MPs recommend HGV access restrictions to drive cyclist safety
A group of MPs has recommended a variety of measures in order to drive up safety standards for cyclists on Britain’s roads, including access restrictions for HGVs at busy times in urban areas. In a […]
Plans to tighten truck regulation in pursuit of Boris biking vision
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans which could see trucks entering the capital being mandatorily fitted with devices to protect cyclists, restricted to operating at specific times […]