New punishment for cyclists caught running red lights in London – here’s what we know

• City of London Police are offering cyclists caught running red lights the option to watch an educational road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fine.
• The short film features testimony from a cyclist struck by a bus and highlights the dangers dangerous riding poses to blind and visually impaired pedestrians.
• The initiative follows a sharp rise in offences, with police issuing 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists in 2025-2026, more than double the previous financial year.
• Officers will use their discretion to offer the educational alternative during regular patrols, though traditional fines will still apply where necessary.
• The scheme is part of wider efforts by the force's cycle response unit to combine education and enforcement to improve safety across the Square Mile .

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London police introduce new punishment for cyclists who run red lights