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Ashley Neal waits two minutes at red light after sensors ignore him

“If cyclists jump red lights, it’s because of these things”: Ashley Neal says he “gets” why cyclists jump red lights as driving instructor ignored by sensors for two minutes on bike; Should Tour de France pros wear ice hockey gear? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of the Truth time at the Tour de France – and while Pog, Remco, and the rest are busy focusing on watts and aero tucks, Ryan Mallon will be seeking out the truth (and some internet bants) from around the cycling world on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 08:56

“You’re ticketing law-abiding citizens!”: Cyclist fined for “riding no-handed” as police officer claims it “contravenes Human Rights Act”

The officer said riding no handed “places other road users at risk”, as the cyclist criticised the police for fining 285 red-light jumping cyclists in 2025 instead of catching bike thieves and phone snatchers, asking if it's "a good use of police time?”

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 12:07

Cyclist sues New York Police Department over “malicious and outrageous” fines for jumping red lights, arguing officers are getting traffic law wrong

Lawsuit asks judge to issue injunction against NYPD and ensure damages paid to ticketed cyclists, as rider accuses police of ignoring law that enables cyclists to 'go with the walk' and ride through like pedestrians

Tue, May 13, 2025 14:57

Criminal court summons for cyclists who run red lights “excessive, unfair and offensive”, say New York’s cycling community

Reaction comes after New York police announces crackdown on cyclists, with many suggesting the policy could unfairly target minorities and immigrants, one cyclist even claiming it’s a way “to round up deportees”

Wed, May 07, 2025 12:44

Cyclist films close pass and phone use (magnatom/YouTube)

“Justice needs to provide protection”: Cyclist close passed by wife of ex-Scotland footballer, before filming driver use phone and run red light, criticises Scottish courts’ “very obvious issues” after “ludicrously lenient” punishment

The wife of the former Rangers and Scotland footballer received six penalty points and a £255 fine having agreed a deal with prosecutors to only be punished for a mobile phone offence

Tue, Dec 17, 2024 10:38

Wife of ex-Scotland footballer scores hat-trick as cyclist films close pass, running red light and phone use… but rider left frustrated by “ludicrously lenient” punishment of £255 fine and penalty points

Cyclist accuses courts of "poor protection of vulnerable road users" after driver only punished for mobile phone use having accepted deal with prosecutor

Tue, Dec 10, 2024 14:58

Surrey Police video of cyclists jumping red light in Epsom

Cyclists who jumped red light in front of police stopped and fined, as force shares footage with “red means stop” warning

Surrey Police officers spotted the riders "ignoring a red light" and issued a fixed penalty notice

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 17:07

Is cycling with a Bluetooth speaker “rude and entitled” or is it “no different to a car engine”?; Weird debate erupts as driver claims cyclists “don’t care” – because of “bald tyres”; Cyclists slam Telegraph red light jumping story + more on the live blog

After a weekend spent slogging up some nearby hills on his bike (and failing miserably to get tickets for a certain gig next year), Ryan Mallon’s back on the Monday live blog with enough cycling news and views to crash the Ticketmaster site

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 09:02

Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

11 cyclists a day hit with £50 fines for riding through red lights in London, new Met Police data reveals

A Freedom of Information request also found that 196 cyclists were fined £30 throughout 2023 for riding on pavements in the capital

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 16:42

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