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Red light jumping City of London cyclists offered film over fine

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A cyclist wearing a helmet and a large backpack waits at a red traffic light on a London street, positioned beside a stone building entrance marked "Princes Street EC2" and "Underground".

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City of London Police offer road safety film instead of fines for red light jumping cyclists

Overview

The City of London Police have introduced a new initiative allowing cyclists caught riding through red lights to watch a short road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fine. The 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, CHANGE' scheme aims to educate riders on the dangers of their actions, though officers retain full discretion to issue fines when necessary.

Key points

  • Cyclists caught jumping red lights in the City of London can watch a road safety film instead of facing an immediate fine.
  • The initiative, named 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, CHANGE', aims to tackle dangerous riding through education.
  • City of London Police issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists during 2025/26, more than double the previous year's total of 643.
  • The educational film features testimony from a cyclist struck by a bus and highlights risks to blind and visually impaired pedestrians.
  • Police officers retain full discretion and will still issue fines where enforcement is deemed necessary.
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