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‘Vulnerable Road User’ operation sees police fine cyclists for jumping red lights

Four cyclists and one driver were fined during the operation, which police say also saw cyclists, drivers and pedestrians "spoken to and given advice"

Sun, Sep 24, 2023 13:59
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Should cyclists be allowed to ride through red lights? Campaigners split on safety benefits

Gregory Kinsman-Chauvet, the founder of Bike for Good, thinks road safety could be improved by letting those on bikes continue through red lights after giving way to pedestrians

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 10:53
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Irish cyclist who ran red light awarded €20,000 after motorist hit him and then drove over his foot

Driver didn’t look left when pulling out of side road because nearby pelican crossing was on red

Sat, Dec 14, 2019 11:41
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Survey: 4 in 10 cyclists in Dublin still jumping red lights despite new penalty

Fine for RLJ just three weeks away in capital but cyclists still seen jumping lights

Sun, Jul 12, 2015 07:15
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Basel red light study (picture credit VDB)

Swiss city Basel says trial allowing cyclists to turn right at red lights a success

Pilot running since mid-2013 found no conflict with cyclists and cars, and pedestrians in favour

Mon, Sep 22, 2014 19:02
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Cyclist fined £700 after jumping red light

Mind you, swearing at police and trying to ride off twice probably didn't help

Tue, Apr 13, 2010 07:54
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Road.cc poll results – law-breaking cyclists are readers’ biggest grouch

Law breaking varmints get your goat

Tue, Feb 09, 2010 13:43
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Daily Mail calls for prosecution of anti-social cyclists

Paper says government figures highlight need to give 'lycra louts' same treatment as speeding drivers - but conveniently ignores casualty figures

Mon, Nov 09, 2009 10:02
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