Reckless cyclists who kill or seriously injure pedestrians will face tougher sentences in line with motoring offences.
Under changes to the Crime and Policing Bill, a cyclist who kills someone by riding dangerously could face life in prison.
Causing serious injury by dangerous cycling – or causing death by careless or inconsiderate cycling – could be met with five years in prison, a fine or both.
A serious injury caused by careless or inconsiderate cycling could result in a two-year prison sentence, a fine or both.
The law change, which cleared the Commons this week, includes legal e-bikes as well as pedal cycles, the Government said.
