Make London's Roads Safe for Cyclists
London MP Diane Abbott has spoken out against the tragic number of deaths of cyclists on London’s roads.
The MP has tabled a motion in the House of Commons after hearing of the tragic death of a constituent on her way to work.
Ten cyclists have died on London’s roads so far this year and eight of those deaths has involved a heavy goods vehicle. However Mayor of London Boris Johnson has decided to stop funding for an education unit that investigates the safety of lorries on London’s roads.
The text of Diane’s motion reads:
“That this House is saddened and alarmed by the tragic deaths of 10 cyclists on London's roads this year; notes that eight of these deaths have involved heavy goods vehicles; further notes Transport for London's decision to shut down the Metropolitan Police Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU); recognises that the CVEU is the only unit in the country with the power to investigate lorry operators; further notes with concern that 70 per cent. of the lorries checked by CVEU since 2005 were found to be defective in some way; believes the work of the CVEU is desperately needed to improve road safety for cyclists; and calls on the Mayor of London to reinstate the funding for the Commercial Vehicle Education Unit.”
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