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Bikes should have number plates to stop cyclists being a danger on London’s streets, former Met chief says

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Number plates should be introduced on the back of bikes to stop so many cyclists being a danger on London’s streets, a former Met Police chief suggested.

Lord Hogan-Howe pushed the idea during a debate in the Lords on regulating pedicabs which is going to happen under a new bill following a lengthy campaign by Cities of London and Westminster MP Nickie Aiken.

He told the Upper Chamber: “If we learn any lessons about holding pedicab drivers and owners to account, could we consider whether we take those lessons and apply them

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