New cycling offences: causing death or serious injury when cycling
Detail of feedback received
The government is analysing the feedback for this consultation, some of which is very detailed. We will provide a further update later in 2023.
Consultation description
The consultation invites views on government proposals to introduce new offences of causing death or serious injury while cycling, and other changes to some existing cycling offences.
It recognises the difficulties of trying to create general parity between cyclists and drivers in terms of licensing and insurance, for example, but seeks to more closely align penalties for offences that result in death or serious injury.
Update: proposals for new cycling offences and the current law in relation to Scotland
The government has now published a report about the current laws in Scotland. It describes the laws which may be applicable if proceedings were brought against a person whose cycling is so dangerous or careless that it causes death or serious injury.
Our consultation document, when published in August, explained that this further work was being undertaken by a lawyer experienced in Scots’ Law.
Documents
Last updated 24 September 2018 + show all updates
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Supplementary report published about current laws in Scotland in relation to deaths or serious injuries caused by cyclists.
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First published.