We have all heard of causing death by dangerous driving or causing death by careless driving, however the Conservative Government are considering if a charge on the statue books can be brought for causing death by dangerous cycling.
Ministers this month are looking into the death of a cyclist where a woman was hit by a bike when she crossed the road. The cyclist was charged and convicted with wanton and furious driving over the death.
Riding a Bike with Faulty Breaks
It was revealed that the bike had no front brake. The cyclists was, however, cleared of manslaughter and convicted of a lesser charge which only carried a maximum sentence of just 2 years.
Increase the Punishment
There is no backing with the Government to review the law when someone is killed on the road or pavement by a cyclists to bring it in line with the law relating to motor vehicles. There has been a recent growth in cyclists over the past 10 years and as a result, the probability is that more people could be injured or killed on the roads.
Parliament is reviewing the law in this area following the sad loss.
