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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

"She was originally charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving but entered a guilty plea, which saw the charge reduced to careless driving." What sort of #RoadJustice is that? metro.co.uk/2026/06/29/r... Happened at #Ringmer near #Lewes

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Rag N Bone Man’s wife sobs in court after smashing car into family

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

More autonomous driving in #BBC reports: "a worker was hit by a car that ignored the closure". Absurd description! Can #BBC distinguish at all between a car and a driver? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Council warns to avoid flooded roads after worker hit by car

West Sussex County Council says it is dangerous to drive through road closures caused by flooding.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

No #NationalExpress here on Bluesky? Anyway, a driver forced me to stop to avoid a collision as I was #cycling north on London Rd #Brighton. Huge coach, normal size shopping street. No driver awareness of minimum overtaking width 1.5m in #HighwayCode. Dangerous behaviour. Video: youtu.be/FPzqjWy8584

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National Express coach overtake, Brighton

YouTube video by MaxineMakinfilms

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

How about a technological solution e.g. a log-in with password and facial recognition like on a computer, or Government Gateway identification etc.?

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Glad to see that #Steyning can manage despite that screen being out of order! Reverting to trusted methods like banners and writing. I hate those big obstructive screens which have been put all over Brighton, as well as here in the small West Sussex town of Steyning.

A small poster says "Farmers market is at primary school". Behind that a banner saying "Steyning Farmers Market" (partly obscured. Behind that a large screen which usually gives obvious information is out of order, showing a reflection of me as I take the photo.

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Adam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Compare and contrast the Government language. £3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’. Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’. And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.

New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing Vs Rachel Reeves to curb high-end bike purchases in Cycle to Work scheme

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

"Walkers car park" Ironic? Due to NSL speeds + forbidding state of the A24 to anyone on foot/wheels/cycling? @kneppwilding.bsky.social Will there soon be a "cyclists car park"? (Lack of apostrophe noted!) 👉See WSCC's A24 consultation Closes Mon 27th Oct! yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/A24-worthing...

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Disappointing re parking on the new #NCN20 A23 cycle lanes/pavement because the addresses have forecourts where ppl can park without obstructing #walking #wheeling #cycling every day! Photos from 3 recent days. Also partly a red route. @brighton-hove.gov.uk @trevmu10.bsky.social Any enforcement?

Rear view of a post van parked half on pavement and half on cycle lane.

Another nearby location with the rear view of a post van parked half on pavement and half on cycle lane. Same number plate.

Another nearby location with the rear view of a post van parked half on pavement and half on cycle lane. Same number plate. A post person on the right is going back to the cab.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Use of signs is getting completely out of control! They don't even make sense @brighton-hove.gov.uk Vale Road, #Portslade #Brighton

Various road signs (about 10) indicating works, road narrows, give way etc. on road and pavement on a road marked with the instruction to "Turn Right"

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Has anyone seen a news report or have any info about the crash at #Falmer? Right next to #RR90 Regional Route 90 between Brighton and Lewes? Solid wall demolished, lots of car debris. Vehicle(s) must have crossed the shared path. Pics from 20th May.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Close passes seem to be getting worse here in #Brighton. I had a private hire vehicle driver overtake me recklessly at Preston A23 roadworks last week. Photo was out of focus sadly. Lewes licenced I think. Many out of town taxis now in Brighton.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Been to #Chichester today to see the new roundabout! Everything proceeding smoothly. Looks good. One driver seems not to have noticed the new arrangement and left their large black vehicle intruding into the cycle lane.

Large black SUV type vehicle parked on the left with rear offside wheel in cycle lane which leads towards the new roundabout. A sign on the left says: "New roundabout ahead. Give way to cyclists and pedestrians."

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I am astounded (again) at the extent to which we tolerate damage by drivers of motor vehicles. Here, turning tactiles into crazy paving! 🚚🛻🚛 Using the space as a loading bay every day. At North Street, #Brighton #ReportFatigue @brighton-hove.gov.uk

A length of tactile paving, badly broken due to heavy vehicles being parked on it.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The contents of these collection bins always get pulled out. This one is on Preston Road near Knoyle Road. If they can't be supervised, I think it's best they go. @timrowkins.bsky.social @brighton-hove.gov.uk

A rubbish bin and a "clothes and shoes" recycling bin with a pile of clothing on the ground. Other bins are at this recycling point. A tree. a flint wall and part of a church at the back.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

It's always disappointing when you see one part of the council mucking up the work of another. #Brighton #ActiveTravel @brighton-hove.gov.uk

A Brighton and Hove City Council van parked half on the pavement and half on a cycle lane on Preston Road.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

There are many local examples in #Brighton of these abominable & obstructive screens. They should all be removed.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

These obstructive screens are an unforgivable innovation. Check out #Brighton where the council (of whatever party) seems powerless to get rid of them despite universal popular support for removal. In any case, the last thing we need is more screens.

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Oliver Lord @olord.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

SUVs are uneccessary in urban areas A majority of UK car owners (59%) also agree that SUVs are not necessary in towns and cities, compared to just 20% that disagree. This is despite research showing that three quarters of SUVs sold in UK are registered to people living in towns and cities 🙃 🧵6/8

An SUV parked on a grass verge with the caption 'Not quite what they meant by off-road'

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Who's meant to clear up after car crashes? @brighton-hove.gov.uk Here at Ditchling Rd j/w Coldean Lane (Old Boat Corner) #Brighton #Stanmer Damaged railings. Vehicle bits. So much car debris & junk left everywhere. Reported to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/report-probl... @cleanupbritain.bsky.social

Damaged railings with debris and a (blurred) car passing

Motor vehicle debris on the right, damaged railings on the left, male with cycle heading right with footpath signpost also pointing right.

Grass and debris in foreground, with damaged railings next to the road on the right. More debris back left of photo on a raised area.

Closer view of plastic debris on the raised area.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Doubly ridiculous! How come we ended up allowing all these customised/ deliberately unclear reg plates? It would seem simple & obvious to have a single standard for font, colour etc. and licensed producers.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I think intermittent & unclear kerbs are a menace, but I'm watching what's being built there. Quite a deep trench by the park yesterday. More detailed plans than at the link were published. Can't remember the intended width. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/onejourneybe...

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A23 Active Travel scheme

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Madeira Drive along the seafront (NCN2) is also green (though now a bit messy with car tyre tracks etc.) It might be a new standard. Previously we had red or black.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Transformation of the area south-northbound by Preston Park, #Brighton #NCN20 #A23 #ActiveTravel scheme.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I've summarised your points, added a couple of my own and submitted under Q3. 😊

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Don't you get fed up keep reporting obvious daft things like this? @brighton-hove.gov.uk #Brighton #A23 #NCN20 @sustrans.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @canseengland.bsky.social Cycle facilities aren't a bit of spare space for road signs.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

This was a good webinar with Chief Constable Jo Shiner, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for roads policing on the panel. Also @lauralaker.bsky.social RoadPeace and others. Sponsored by Slater Gordon. #RoadJustice #RoadDanger Watch it here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/97669c...

Photos of the panelists and their names: Jo Shiner, Chris Spinks, Lucy Harrison, Jon Heath, Ray Williams, Laura Laker.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Yes, we need a vehicle login so that a car only starts if the credentials are valid.

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Anne Hidalgo @annehidalgo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Et on va continuer ! 🌳🚲

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Real Gaz on a proper bike: gazza_d@toot.bike @gazza-d.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Not just in Wales, but 20mph zones are reducing insurance costs in the rest of the UK too. Fewer collisions, fewer injuries. www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

theguardian.com

UK’s 20mph speed limits ‘are cutting car insurance costs’

Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Exactly. No need to stop at 80!

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The County Councils can even postpone elections to do this! Convenient for those heading for defeat!

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Will Brighton & Hove benefit? or will we be submerged in two roads-focused councils (both conservative) with a very poor record on active travel? East Sussex was a drag on Brighton before we achieved Unitary status in the 90's.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Brighton & Hove City Council has a special meeting on 9 Jan: democracy.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ieListDocume... It aims to form a combined mayoral authority with East & West Sussex County Council with powers on transport and local infrastructure. 🧵1 of 2

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Brighton & Hove City Council - Agenda for Cabinet on Thursday, 9th January, 2025, 11.30am

Delivering 24 hour council services to residents, visitors and businesses in Brighton & Hove

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road.cc @roadcc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

"I can't get over how someone could hit a cyclist and leave them at the side of the road not knowing if they are dead or alive. I feel physically changed, not just by the injuries but the failing to stop and being left for dead." road.cc/311955

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Driver who left teenage cyclist "for dead" in horrific hit-and-run is given six-month suspended sentence due to 'state of the prison service'

"You would rather someone had died than be held responsible for your actions": Judge lambasts driver's "most breathtaking cowardice" in leaving seriously injured teenager at roadside, but gives six-mo...

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Can anyone get the free bus i.e. if they don't have a car?

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

A happy pre-Christmas celebration on Preston Rd #Brighton as thanks to @brighton-hove.gov.uk & contractors for work on the A23 #ActiveTravel scheme Phase 1. Cllr. Muten @trevmu10.bsky.social, lead on transport was there. Organised by @bricycles.org.uk Well done everyone! Onwards & northwards! 🚴‍♀️🧑‍🦽🤸‍♂️

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I'm very happy to see Professor Scarlett McNally of @bespokeeb.bsky.social being recognised for her amazing #cycling advocacy work! 👏👏👏

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Very well deserved! And congratulations to all the 2024 women.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Let's focus on eyesight! Are drivers fit to drive? We *must* tighten up the rules and enforce compliance for an obvious way to reduce avoidable death and injury on the roads. @actionvz.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Driver could not read number plate at five metres - police

The stop was made as part of a campaign to test the eyesight of drivers in Merseyside.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Opposite our back gate for weeks. Our road in #Brighton is a popular place to leave large items of private property for free, despite it being a 2-way bus route! Hence, also a lot of pavement driving!

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Brighton and Hove LDR - Sarah Booker-Lewis @bhdemocracynews.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Cabinet starts at 5pm today with school catchment changes for #Brighton and #Hove topping the agenda. I will post live here. Follow the webcast here aisapps.mediasite.com/AuditelSched...

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Active Travel Cafe @activetravelcaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Join us tomorrow (5pm UK time) to hear from @ibikebrighton.bsky.social who will share the latest on bike share schemes. Still time to join up via the website activetravelcafe.org.uk

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Zoom in, 5pm Tuesdays! | Active Travel Cafe

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Contractors unnecessarily cone off a useable cycle lane on #NCN20, A23 southbound to #Brighton. Who wants to merge with lorries? Obstructions at several points both north & southbound today. Constant roadworks. @brighton-hove.gov.uk

'Single file traffic' sign in the foreground with a 'keep right' arrow further on with a row of cones extending across the carriageway directing cyclists and all traffic into one lane where there is large Morrisons lorry.

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I/We need to scrutinise the action plan in the consultation document (I've seen a draft) and check their baseline because reducing KSI's by 30% by the year 2035 when the stats for 2023 have just shown a steep increase is not a stretching target. @actionvz.bsky.social

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Becky Reynolds @bexon.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I was so totally appalled by this case I was pretty much dumbstruck. I am infuriated that we don't have technology in the car to automatically stop people speeding, using a phone at the same time as driving etc. Eye movements going to a device could be easily detected. @actionvz.bsky.social

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