Motorists in South Yorkshire urged to take 'extra care' on the roads near cyclists
It's as new data suggests drivers are putting cyclists at risk
Last updated 18th Jun 2025
Cyclists in South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire admit they feel 'constantly at risk' - whenever they're out on the roads.
A new report's found more than 15,000 video clips of close overtaking incidents were shared to police forces last year.
That's a record amount in England & Wales over a 12 month period.
Graham Briggs is part of a cycling club in Doncaster:
"A lot of cyclists and people that are commuting are using video recording devices nowadays because they feel vulnerable on the roads I think.
"The roads are getting busier and the conditions of the roads don't help either, as we have to dodge a lot of potholes.
"It'd be nice if there were less motorists passing by so closely - if you pass a cyclist close in a car, you never know what's going to happen.
"People seem more and more in a rush, but I think we should all try and share the roads more where we can."
The research has been carried out by the Road Safety charity IAM RoadSmart.