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Lisa Townsend and cyclists riding through red lights

Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner denounces “full-Sky-replica-kit cyclists” riding “three or four abreast in front of me” and “ignoring red lights” – and says cyclists “don’t contribute in vehicle taxes”

Seemingly at odds with her own roads policing team – who have regularly taken to Twitter in the past to correct myths around cycling – Lisa Townsend denied being anti-cyclist, but said creating better cycling infrastructure was “not a priority”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 18:19
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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
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A24 towards Leatherhead with shared-use path running parallel

15-year-old boy arrested after violent attack on cyclist near Box Hill which left victim seriously injured with punctured lung when masked thugs on motorbike kicked him off popular cycle path

Motive for the "truly horrible" attack remains unclear, the cyclist suffering multiple broken bones and requiring treatment in hospital for several days

Sun, Jun 02, 2024 15:23
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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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South London, Kent and Surrey borders

New warning as thieves target cyclists in countryside around London

Muggers are encouraged by high rewards and little chance of being caught, says Cycling UK

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 16:39
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B376 towards Staines

Council paints over cycle lane after drivers keep clipping kerb at new pedestrian refuge

With the installation of a newly-built pedestrian crossing, local cyclists noticed drivers swerving into the painted cycle lane, sometimes hitting the kerb, but it's the council's solution that has confused many

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 16:38
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surrey police car – via surrey police.PNG

Lone female cyclists are “being targeted”, says former Scottish champion

Jennifer George, who finished eleventh in last week’s British time trial championships, has been attacked twice in recent weeks while riding alone in Surrey and Kent

Tue, Jun 28, 2022 17:32
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surrey police car – via surrey police.PNG

Female cyclist held down and bike stolen during frightening attack

Cycling club warns of moped gang "mostly targeting women cycling alone" following a number of incidents

Tue, Apr 26, 2022 11:33
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Video: Passenger gets out of car to confront cyclist for riding in primary position (includes swearing)

Would the angry passenger have hurled abuse at the driver of the Audi in front of the cyclist? We doubt it

Sun, Nov 14, 2021 14:44
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Save our bike track ranmore park – via Facebook

Surrey Bike Park row: campaigner opposed to bike park takeover explains “what is really happening”

Lisa Scott says the proposal for a private company to turn the Ranmore BMX Track into a paid-for facility hasn't been costed correctly, and could lead to the loss of a vital public amenity

Sun, Jun 20, 2021 11:11
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