Dangerous cyclists could face tougher sentences for driving offences under new proposals

New proposals could soon mean that dangerous cyclists could face tougher sentences, similar to those imposed on drivers - this video report explains.

Motorists can face a life sentence if they’re convicted of causing death by dangerous or reckless driving, but a current loophole allows a cyclist to be jailed for a maximum of two years for “wanton and furious driving.”

Parliament will debate on Wednesday whether to make amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill to clamp down on rogue cyclists.