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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Megan Howe

Britain's roads to be made narrower to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists in latest war on motorists

Road lanes across Britain could become narrower in an effort to prevent cars overtaking cyclists, according to reports.

Newly published government guidance says the long-standard 12ft lane width, used for nearly 150 years, is now considered unsuitable because of the safety risks it poses to cyclists.

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