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London Cycle Safety Takes 'Big Step Forward' With New Rules To Make Lorries Less Dangerous
London on Tuesday became the first UK city to ban lorries that do not have equipment to protect cyclists and pedestrians, as plans were also announced to limit where they can drive.
All Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 3.5 tons must now be fitted with guards at the side to stop cyclists being dragged under their wheels. Of the eight cyclist deaths in London so far this year, seven involved HGVs, and between 2008 and 2012 they were involved in 53 percent of cyclist fatalities.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/01/new-safety-measures-to-improve_n_8070614.html
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