Thank you for contacting me about cycling safety.
I am pleased to be able to say that the number of cyclists killed on our roads fell to its lowest level on record in 2015. However, we can never be complacent. I have been assured that Ministers remain fully committed to creating a safe environment for all road users, and in particular vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. Sections 204-225 of the Highway Code aims to educate and remind drivers of the needs of more vulnerabled road users, including both cyclists and pedestrians.
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