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Oct 9, 2015

CYCLISTS and LORRIES * UK: New law will make cyclists safer

* England - London trucks get an upgrade to be slightly less deadly to cyclists. But still won't replace better bike lanes
-- New laws will force London truck drivers to outfit their vehicles with safety equipment designed to protect cyclists. All trucks, including those that are exempt from national laws, will be required to retrofit the gear... The Safer Lorry Scheme requires two additions to all vehicles over 3.5 tons: special blind-spot mirrors so they can see cyclists currently hidden from view, and "side guards to protect cyclists from being dragged under the wheels in the event of a collision" ...  The rules came into force on September 1 this year... The fines for noncompliance are a little lame. The £50 ($77) fixed penalty is less than buying and fitting the new equipment. Companies that repeatedly breach the rules, though, could have their operating license suspended... But better infrastructure is very important to cyclists. It doesn’t matter how well a truck is outfitted with safety features if the driver can swing over and crush a cyclist in a moment of distraction... 
(Image: Any Heavy Goods Vehicle over 3.5 tonnes driven in London must now be fitted with side guards and improved mirrors)  --  London, ENG, UK - Fast Co. Exist, by Charlie Sorrel - 7 Ocr 2015

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