Overview

This bill creates new offences for causing death or serious injury through dangerous or reckless cycling, introduces minimum sentencing and fines for those convicted, and amends the Road Traffic Act 1988 accordingly.

Description

The bill establishes two new offences related to cycling:

• Dangerous Cycling Causing Death: Riding a pedal cycle dangerously on a road or public place resulting in someone's death.
• Reckless Cycling Causing Death: Riding a pedal cycle on a road or public place without due care and attention or reasonable consideration for others, leading to someone's death.

The Secretary of State must create regulations within three months of the bill's passage, detailing these offences and setting minimum sentences and fines. The bill amends the Road Traffic Act 1988 to incorporate these new offences. Conviction carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine, depending on whether the case is heard summarily or on indictment.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any increase or decrease in government spending. However, there will be costs associated with enforcing the new laws, including potential increases in court costs and police resources.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Cyclists: Face potential prosecution for dangerous or reckless cycling leading to death.
• Pedestrians and other road users: May benefit from increased safety due to stricter cycling regulations.
• The Police and Courts: Will be responsible for enforcing the new laws and processing resulting cases. This may increase their workload.

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