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Old July 5th 20, 02:38 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Default Elderly man critically ill in hospital after being struck by cyclist

On 05/07/2020 10:42, Simon Mason wrote:
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 7:59:02 AM UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:

Assuming the cyclist was at fault, a typical Nugent failing.


In any case, hit and runs are 99% committed by drivers.

The law even specifically mentions *drivers*.

QUOTE:
The Road Traffic Act 1988 requires a ***driver*** to stop if an accident has occurred due to the presence of their vehicle that results in injury to another person, livestock animal, dog, or damage to another's property. The ****driver**** must then give their name and address at the scene to anyone reasonably requiring it, and if there has been an injury to another person, they must produce their ****certificate of insurance**** to anyone reasonably requiring it. Anyone failing to stop or provide such details must report the incident in person to a police station or police constable as soon as practicable, and in all cases within 24 hours.[23][24]

Failing to stop, and failing to report, carry a maximum sentence of 6 months in imprisonment, a £5000 fine and a ****driving**** ban


Does that mean that it is alright for cyclists to hit and run?
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