Blood on the streets

House of Commons Transport Committee meeting today:

Metropolitan Police Commander Dave Martin, whose responsibilities include road policing said 52% of London cycling deaths in the last four years have involved accidents with large goods vehicles.

Asked if there was a war going on between cyclists and motorists, Mr Martin said: "I would not describe it as a war. But there have been things that have caused great concern.

"People are going through red lights - both cyclists and motorists. And motorists are still using mobile phones at the wheel."

Mr Sinha said: "There is no war. A lot of people are very concerned. I hope people are not put off cycling (by recent events.)"

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