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<p>The Department has no immediate plans to make legislative changes in relation to
penalties for accidents involving cyclists where the driver is at fault.</p><p>There
are already a number of measures in place to deal with road traffic offences including
using mobile phones when driving, careless and dangerous driving and drink and drug
driving. The Government will continue to keep offences and penalties under review
to ensure the police and courts are able to deal with driving offences appropriately
and proportionately.</p><p>Charging is a matter for the Crown Prosecution Service,
and this Department cannot comment on this aspect.</p><p>The Department is concerned
about the safety of cyclists. A Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) Safety
Review Call for Evidence was published early last year and the Department received
many responses. These included different ideas for improving the safety, and perceptions
of safety, of cyclists and pedestrians, and different ways of educating motorists
and improving empathy. A summary of responses was published on 18 October 2018 and
the final Government response on 22 November 2018. Further details can be found at
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/governments-response-to-the-cycling-walking-investment-strategy-safety-review"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/governments-response-to-the-cycling-walking-investment-strategy-safety-review</a>.</p>
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