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Cyclists could face on-the-spot £500 fines for riding in pedestrian zones under new bill – but campaigners slam “meaningless rhetoric” and ask: “How is this justice?”

According to the government’s new Crime and Policing Bill, fixed penalty notices related to public space protection orders – which attempt to crack down on “anti-social cycling” – will rise from £100 to £500

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 16:59

Cyclist fined £220 for riding through red light forcing mum with pushchair to stop mid-crossing to avoid collision

The cyclist was initially offered a fixed penalty notice which went unpaid, following which a full criminal prosecution was launched

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 16:01

Bike commuter fined £80 for breaching PSPO says ‘no cycling’ signs need to be clearer

“There are numerous signs about not feeding the ducks but none about not cycling,” says Clive Perry

Sat, Dec 04, 2021 14:14

Sydney Harbour from the air (copyright Rodney Haywood)

Cycling gets worse in Australia’s “worst cycling state” New South Wales as newly raised fines surge

After raising the cost of cycling fines in New South Wales, police issue 56% more penalties making things worse for cyclists

Sun, May 29, 2016 19:18

NSW: tough new fines inspire people to stop cycling

People are selling their bikes and advising visitors not to cycle after fines for cyclists breaking the law increased by up to 500% last month

Sun, Apr 24, 2016 10:23

Brisbane cyclists fined for riding without bells

Police have issued $117 fines to riders caught without bells, following complaints from pedestrians about collisions on shared use paths

Thu, Feb 25, 2016 09:23

Peterborough’s Bridge Street cycling ban now being enforced with fines

Council officers have been trained to issue the fines after local councillor claims he was "inundated" with emails complaining about cyclists, despite consultation responses largely against the ban

Tue, Aug 11, 2015 15:26

Gardai put helmets and hi-vis on fixed penalty poster – but they aren’t a legal requirement

Irish police accused of sending "mixed messages" as poster on new fixed penalty fines shows helmets and hi-vis - which aren't a legal requirement

Sun, Jul 26, 2015 10:54