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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
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Basel red light study (picture credit VDB)

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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Basel red light study (picture credit VDB)

Cyclists could soon be allowed to proceed at red lights as Colorado lawmakers consider bill

The 'Idaho Stop' bill would change the rules for cyclists at stop signs and traffic lights "to make people safer"

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 14:50
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What can be done about the latest spate of bikejackings? Plus red light-jumping cyclists, ‘The Rules’ + more on episode 9 of the road.cc Podcast

We speak to Alexandar Richardson, the pro who was violently mugged of his bike by a machete-wielding gang in Richmond Park. We also discuss cyclists' behaviour... is red light-jumping really the crime of the century?

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 16:11
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Cyclists at traffic lights (©Toby Jacobs)

Cyclists in Brussels now allowed to ignore red lights

Red or amber? Just sail on through...

Sat, Nov 19, 2016 11:37
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Man fined £220 for cycling through red light

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has responded by saying the UK should consider changing the law to allow cycling through some red lights

Thu, Jul 28, 2016 11:24
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Danish legal right-turn at red vide (YouTube).jpg

Denmark cyclists allowed to turn right at red lights

The landmark decision follows a two year trial of 33 junctions, where turning right on red was found not to cause more collisions

Thu, Jul 28, 2016 10:43
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Danish ‘turn right on red’ trial worked says government

New rule to be implemented permanently at 33 junctions

Fri, Apr 15, 2016 12:07
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Green Cycle Traffic Light – James Cridland

Cyclists should be able to go through some red lights as in Paris, says Green Party

The Green Party says allowing bikes to proceed through T-junctions and left turns would improve cycle safety and journey times

Thu, Aug 13, 2015 14:17
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New York traffic signal (copyright Simon MacMichael)

NYC cyclist cops $1,555 fine for riding through three red lights in space of 250 metres

Rider falls foul of new fine structure aimed at repeat offenders - but lawyer says it shouldn't apply in this case

Wed, Oct 10, 2012 11:19
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