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Dangerous and Reckless Cycling (Offences) Bill

A Bill creating new offences of causing death or serious injury through dangerous or reckless cycling; to make provision regarding minimum sentencing and fines for those convicted of such offences; and for connected purposes;

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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The bill would make it a criminal offence to cause death or serious injury by dangerous or reckless cycling. It would also set minimum penalties and fines for those convicted, with related measures to support road safety and accountability on the roads.

Key Points

  • Creates offences of causing death or serious injury through dangerous or reckless cycling.
  • Provides for minimum sentences and fines for those convicted.
  • Includes connected provisions related to the offences (broader road-safety aims).
  • Status: currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons (1st reading in 2011).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and had its first reading in 2011.

Who is affected?

Cyclists (potential offenders and victims)Other road users (drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists)Victims and families affected by cycling incidentsPolice, prosecutors and the courts (criminal justice system)Road safety organisations and charities

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 Mar 2011

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Dangerous and Reckless Cycling (Offences)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 168 2010-12 (as introduced)
BillCommons
21 Dec 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.