Most drivers say aggressive cyclists threaten their safety, new poll shows

A survey of 2,010 UK motorists was commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart

Almost two-thirds (65%) of drivers believe aggressive cyclists are a threat to their safety, a new survey suggests (Tetra Images/Alamy Stock Photo/PA)

Almost two-thirds (65%) of drivers believe aggressive cyclists are a threat to their safety, a new survey suggests.

The poll of 2,010 UK motorists, commissioned by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, also indicated that 60% believe aggressive cyclists are a bigger problem compared with three years ago.

A similar proportion of respondents (61%) said they would not support a law assuming drivers are always responsible for collisions with cyclists or pedestrians in urban areas.