Maybe cyclists going through red lights is not a big thing, maybe it it can sometimes be safer, but it against the highway code and you can get a fine for it. And there is thinking that it can also cause extra friction between other law (code) abiding road users.
There is already a fairly lively cycle/vehicle debate without adding to the fire.
In my experience of cycling in London, I would say at least half of observed cyclists do go through red lights. Can’t back this up with data, but it is prevalent.
Not sure what the answer is. Police could issue more fines, but they are already quite busy with more serious issues. Would not want anything put in place that might discourage cycling.
Self regulation would be better or change the highway code to make it like Paris ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-33773868 ).
Let’s not even get onto electric scooters and all the illegal ebikes out there…
0:58 Only 5 -6 cyclists through the first red
1:27 Next red – repeat offender
2:41 Repeat offender through the next red
3:20 The risks of stopping in the cycle box ahead of vans
4:17 More RJJs
4:45 I caught up with repeat offender
5:45 Cyclists can’t resist a red light
6:03 Majority did resist the urge
7:38 Another RLJ
8:18 More RLJs just a few more yards up the same road
8:38 Blackfriars Bridge on a beautiful day
9:44 Cyclist not happy to be passed
12:25 Illegal “motorbike” through a red light
14:11 The Funfair is in town
14:31 Drivers not keen to have cyclists pass them
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It defo feels a bit lawless cycling in London, it seriously doesn't help our image. I would rather reckless road users be on a bicycle than a car though.
re clipless in london: my guess is that a few people only have space for 1 bike, which ends up being the same bike they use for sport riding on the weekend, hence the clipless pedals. also they feel cool 🙂
You are not going to fix bad infrastructure with a stupid 'code'.