Conditions
London's main roads often have heavy, fast-moving traffic, although there have been efforts made by politicians for 20 miles per hour (32 km/h) maximum speed limits across the city. Many roads in London are lined with guard rail, and cyclist deaths have occurred when vehicles passing cyclists have crushed them against it.
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