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City of London Police fining cyclists

“Bad cycling has been decriminalised” warn campaigners as Times reveals some police forces are not fining ‘law-breaking’ cyclists – but others claim “it doesn’t make sense to focus on cycling”

“The reality is that the biggest danger to pedestrians is overwhelmingly drivers of motor vehicles. On average, more pedestrians are killed each year by cows than by cyclists”

Tue, Oct 27, 2026 12:54
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Cyclist fined £1,200 for sqeezing between pasrked car and oncoming driver

Police say “not appropriate” to release close pass footage captured by cyclist fined £1,200 in viral clip

West Yorkshire Police has told road.cc that the motorist was offered to take a driver retraining course following the close pass, while the cyclist was dealt with through the courts

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 11:54
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Week in E-bikes

Free update for Yamaha e-bikes, Lime increases fleet for US footie fans, Voi weighs in on London parking debates + more

Lime is offers “valets” for US footie fans, Voi wants operators to unite, and NYC brings charging units to the city’s sidewalks...

Fri, Jun 12, 2026 11:23
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Week in E-bikes

E-bike operators including Lime and Forest slapped with £210,000 in fines for sloppy parking, plus Mercian is making an e-bike, Bosch launches certification system + more

We've heavy fines for Lime and Forest, but a lighter bike from Tenways for you in this week's round-up of all things e-bike

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 12:04
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City of London cycle team police stop and fine cyclist running red light

Fake police officers scamming cyclists in Japan with ‘fines’ for jumping red lights and failing to signal

The rise in police impersonators targeting cyclists comes after Japan introduced a new ‘blue ticket’ system imposing mandatory £25 penalties for cycling without lights, riding through red lights, and cycling while wearing earphones or holding an umbrella

Thu, May 14, 2026 13:17
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road.cc News Roundup 2025

What was the biggest cycling story of 2025?

Trump tariffs, more industry woes, ITV's farewell, anti-Israel protests and eye-watering fines for cyclists — it was another busy year in 2025

Sat, Dec 27, 2025 10:00
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No cycling signs

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
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Pedestrian crossing near station in Trento via Google Street View 3

Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay! Italian cyclist’s refusal to accept fine sees it rise 20-fold

University professor fined for riding over pedestrian crossing claims he broke no law – and hopes his Kafkaesque ordeal will help others embroiled in bureaucratic nightmare

Fri, Jul 21, 2023 19:46
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Sydney Harbour from the air (copyright Rodney Haywood)

Fines dished out last year to cyclists in New South Wales rose sixfold to A$2m under tougher law

But only 17 drivers were fined for passing too close...

Sat, Aug 12, 2017 10:26
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Cyclist and policeman (CC licensed image by stumayhew:Flickr)

Hampshire police threaten to fine cyclists for wearing a helmet

Force issues apology for inaccurate leaflet

Fri, Feb 17, 2017 10:45
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