EU plan on cyclists hurt in collisions queried

EU PROPOSALS to place the bulk of the fault on a car driver involved in collision with a cyclist met with a very sceptical response from motoring organisations and insurers yesterday.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2002 - 01:00

John Downing, Political Editor

The EU plan comes as part of its Fifth Insurance Directive and would in practice guarantee compensation to

almost all cyclists hurt in collision with a motor vehicle.

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