Police act against…. cyclists

NEARLY 400 cyclists have been given on-the-spot fines for flouting the law in the last three months as part of a police crackdown on traffic offences in the City. As well as on the spot fines, a number of cyclists have also been prosecuted in recent months. Typical charges are dangerous or careless cycling.

Comment:

here is the way traffic light phasing breaks down in my borough (Tower Hamlets) and on my route to work: 1.green light for cars and motor traffic - anything from 3 to 6 minutes 2.green light for pedestrians - 10 seconds 3.green light for cyclists in cycle lanes - 10 seconds is it any wonder cyclists get impatient. Even as a pedestrian I often see mothers with children putting their lives at risk because it takes a lifetime to get across the road. This is not to excuse cyclists' behaviour but in this city the car remains king. - Joe, London, UK (in The Evening Standard)

And what do cycling organisations have to say?

The CTC called for cyclists caught riding on pavements or through red lights to be sent on re-training courses similar to schemes for motorists caught jumping red lights.