Research at 20 of Glasgow’s major intersections has revealed a startling number of red light offences daily.
Victoria Road and Calder Street in Govanhill one of the most dangerous junctions for cyclists running red lights(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
One in three cyclists in Scotland’s biggest city are flouting laws by running red lights, shock data shows.
Research at 20 of Glasgow’s major intersections has revealed a startling number of red light offences daily.
Dash cam firm Nextbase observed 13,000 road users at peak travel times last month.
It found 30 per cent of cyclists flouted red lights, rising to 38 per cent for E-bikers. It was 18 per cent for food delivery riders. At one junction, in Govanhill, the rate of offences was an alarming 54 per cent.
The firm commissioned the research in response to “continual feedback” about high numbers of red light offences.
Victoria Road and Calder Street in Govanhill ranked the most dangerous junction for cyclists running red lights.(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
Bryn Brooker, road safety chief at Nextbase, said: “There is a worrying new trend developing of people in Glasgow simply not respecting the rules of the road, especially at junctions and traffic lights, which is putting the recent reduction in deaths and serious injury for cyclists on the roads in danger.
“This is dangerous for all road users, but especially pedestrians and cyclists for whom an accident, even at relatively low speed, can be life-changing. Running that red light or checking your phone is just not worth it, ever.
“As kids go back to school and the roads get even busier, it’s vital to remember that these rules are in place to keep us safe, not just to slow down the school run or morning commute.
“This research is not designed to attack cyclists, pedestrians or drivers, we are simply keen to highlight how a minority of these road users are putting themselves and others in serious danger.”
Some 14 per cent of E-bikers rode on the pavement, the survey also found. E-bikes have a legal speed limit of 15.5mph although many illegal bikes can go much faster.
The research also found one in 10 drivers was distracted at lights, by phones, eating, drinking, smoking and vaping. Meanwhile, 41 per cent of pedestrians crossed roads without waiting for red lights.
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At one junction at Clyde Street and Broomielaw in the city centre, 93 per cent crossed before it was indicated as safe.
The most dangerous junctions for riders running red lights were Victoria Road and Calder Street in Govanhill, where 54 per cent broke rules, then Duke Street and Bellgrove Street in Dennistoun, at 45 per cent.
In third was the crossroads at Springburn Road and Petershill Road in north Glasgow, with 29 per cent of speeding through a red light.
Brooker added: “These rules are in place to keep us safe. This research is not designed to attack cyclists, pedestrians or drivers.
“We are simply keen to highlight how a minority are putting themselves and others in serious danger.”
Glasgow City Council said: “Failure to observe a red light is a road traffic offence, which is enforced by the police.”