Cyclists Fined 10x More Than Drivers for Red Light Violations in London
Ten times more cyclists than drivers have been fined for running red lights in one of London 's busiest districts, new figures have revealed. And one in six bike riders admits to frequently ignoring traffic light signals to stop, according to a new poll for electric vehicle firm Lime. City Of London Police say they are carrying out a new crackdown on cyclists who flout regulations - with many more doing so compared to drivers in the area. Some 284 people have been fined so far this year for not stopping at traffic lights while riding bikes in the City of London , compared to just 25 drivers. The figures were revealed by City of London Police, at the same time as a separate study by Lime on the attitudes shown by cyclists across the UK's capital city. Fines for cyclists running red lights are set at £50, while drivers must pay £100 - with the money going to the Treasury - and receive three points on their licence. City of London Corporation figures show c...