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Comment by Mike Grenville on September 21, 2009 at 12:39pm

Cycling plan to blame drivers for all crashes
Ministers are considering a far-reaching change in the law in a bid to promote greener transport

MINISTERS are considering making motorists legally responsible for accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians, even if they are not at fault.

Government advisers are pushing for changes in the civil law that will make the most powerful vehicle involved in a collision automatically liable for insurance and compensation purposes.

Last week lobbyists for cycling and walking groups met Jessica Matthew, the DfT official in charge of sustainable transport who is drafting the National Cycling Plan. Placing the onus of responsibility on motorists is perhaps the most controversial move under consideration.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6841326.ece

Comment by Andrew H Lohmann on September 21, 2009 at 11:03am

Hi

I mentioned The European "Car Free Day" at the meeting last week.

Also known as European "In Town Without My Car" Day is on 22nd September, which this year is on a Tuesday.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/awareness/itwmc/

Comment by Andrew H Lohmann on September 17, 2009 at 11:47pm

Hi Just joined this group.

I have loads of stuff on public inquiry into 6 lane trunk road at Castle Hill, and more on my website. In local radio have been introduced as a local transport expert or something like that. Bit out of touch now but see; http://andrew-lohmann.eu.tc

Comment by Alan Bullion on May 8, 2009 at 10:44am

It is reported in the Courier (May 8 - page 12) that a charity running Broadwater Warren has banned cycling on its land - surely a retrograde step! The cyclist who reported this is Melanie Clarkson.