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By TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 20:26 EDT, 21 September 2025 | Updated: 20:30 EDT, 21 September 2025 <\/p>\n

Cyclists who run red lights in London<\/a> are set to face tougher penalties including higher fines.<\/p>\n

The City of London force is considering using community protection warnings and notices to tackle what officials described as ‘dangerous, antisocial and nuisance cycling behaviours’ in the capital.<\/p>\n

The warnings would allow the force to issue fines larger than the standard \u00a350 fixed penalty notices.<\/p>\n

A recent study found more than 50 per cent of London cyclists see red lights as optional, BBC News reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It comes as more Londoners are beginning to take up cycling on rental bikes amid Tube strikes and traffic jams in the city.<\/p>\n

This month saw a 75 per cent increase in the use of Lime and Forest bikes during the latest industrial action.<\/p>\n

Some have even described the recent cycling boom as threatening to turn London into ‘Hanoi’.<\/p>\n

A paper presented to the City of London Corporation’s Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee this week said complaints from the public were mostly about cyclists running red lights at busy junctions, e-bikes being ridden dangerously, and bikes ridden on pavements and pedestrianised areas.<\/p>\n

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Cyclists who run red lights in London are set to face tougher penalties including higher fines\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A recent boom in cycling in London has led to some comparing the capital to ‘Hanoi<\/p>\n

At the meeting, common councillor Jacqueline Webster asked whether more could be done to promote a ‘culture of courteousness’ among cyclists, while residents have also raised concerns about poor parking of dockless bikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bruce McVean, the Corporation’s assistant director for policy and projects, said work was ongoing with e-bike rental companies and TfL.<\/p>\n

He said: ‘Things are getting better, but there’s more work to be done.’<\/p>\n

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a campaign calling on more cyclists to obey the law.<\/p>\n

A poster by TfL reads: ‘Cyclists must always stop at red lights. Follow the rules.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

TfL has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the Highway Code for cyclists and pedestrians.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A London-based survey found that only 16 per cent of respondents could correctly identify five of the rules regarding cycling.<\/p>\n

The rules included whether cyclists should stop at zebra crossings and red lights.<\/p>\n

Data showed that cyclist and pedestrians were more at risk on London roads than drivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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