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Evening Standard
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Miriam Burrell

TfL to fine drivers who cross into cycle lanes to improve safety

The fines are hoped to improve cyclist safety and boost cyclist numbers

(Picture: Transport for London)

London drivers caught veering into cycle lanes will now be fined, thanks to new authority given to Transport for London (TfL) by the Government.

Fines will be issued from June 27 for drivers caught within, or crossing, mandatory cycle lanes and cycle tracks in a bid to improve cyclist safety and encourage more people to pick up the mode of transport.

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