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Nigel Havers and Laura Laker

“No cars go through a red light – every cyclist does,” claims Nigel Havers

Actor makes sweeping (and false) assertion during discussion with cycling writer Laura Laker on Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show

Sat, May 11, 2024 18:47
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Cyclists in London at night stopped at red light – copyright Simon MacMichael

Almost 1,000 cyclists fined for jumping red lights in last nine months since City of London Police introduced “Cycle Response Unit”

"The majority of cyclists are safe and obey the Highway Code, however, we are educating, engaging and where necessary enforcing those road users who go through red lights, putting themselves and pedestrians at risk"

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 08:15
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Patricia Hodge

“Cyclists see themselves as the centre of the universe,” says actress Patricia Hodge in rant questioning why police “never” stop red light-jumping cyclists

“I can’t tell you how many continue to ride their bikes at speed, with mothers having to swiftly move their buggies out of the way,” the Miranda actress said in a recent interview after an alleged near miss with a “rude and dangerous” cyclist in London

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 12:05
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Surrey Police video of cyclists stopped for ignoring red light (@SurreyRS)

Under-fire police force releases full video of cyclists fined for ignoring red light amid questions over original footage

Some have questioned why Surrey Police initially uploaded a shortened video which only showed the moments following the offence, after a group ride was stopped and issued fixed penalty notices at the weekend

Mon, Jan 15, 2024 17:10
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Four cyclists fined after Surrey Police stops group ride for ignoring red light (@SurreyRS/Twitter)

Four cyclists fined as police force shares footage of group ride stopped for ignoring red light

"Stopped these four cyclists after they were observed contravening a red traffic light. Fixed penalty notices issued to all."

Sun, Jan 14, 2024 15:08
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Four Courts, Dublin (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Kieran Lynam on Flickr)

Dublin cyclist who rode through red light and was hit by taxi driver awarded €190k damages

Anton Mazilu was held 80 per cent liable for crash that left him with serious head injuries

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 14:10
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Slateford Road, Edinburgh

Red light jumping cyclist in Edinburgh who crashed into car fined £150

“I went through on red but I was on the path,” said Jordan Gardiner

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 19:30
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Cyclist-specific traffic light (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Amsterdam cyclists get signs asking them not to jump red lights

Counters displaying numbers of those who waited aim to give 'nudge' to people tempted to ride through signals

Thu, Feb 09, 2023 18:31
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Red light jumping operation

Questions asked after another police force keen to highlight crackdown on cyclists jumping red lights

Greater Manchester Police is the latest force to share pictures of officers disciplining cyclists for riding through red lights

Tue, Feb 08, 2022 17:18
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Ferrari

Derbyshire Police share video of cyclist fined for jumping red light — insist “cyclists must stop”

"Cyclists must stop for red traffic lights like other vehicles. He was stopped and issued a ticket."

Fri, Feb 04, 2022 16:34
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