Cyclists in UK who kill pedestrians could be prosecuted same as motorists

Grant Shapps says the proposed law will be the cycling equivalent of death by dangerous driving' and aims to tackle a selfish minority'

Cyclists who kill pedestrians could be prosecuted in the same way as motorists under a proposed government crackdown.

The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said the law is needed to impress on cyclists the real harm they can cause when speed is combined with lack of care".