The City of London Police gave more than double the number of fixed penalty notices for cyclists jumping red lights over the past year, it revealed yesterday.
Between April 2025 and March 2026, the force’s team issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices compared to 643 in the previous year.
The City of London Police said it is issuing 25 fixed penalty notices a week to cyclists who skip red lights.
Sergeant Stuart Ford, cycle team lead at the City of London Police, said: “Most cyclists are safe and obey the Highway Code, however, we are educating, engaging and where necessary enforcing those road users who go through red lights, putting themselves and pedestrians at risk.
“Running a red light puts pedestrians, especially vulnerable ones, at risk. Cyclists gamble on the fact that pedestrians will move out the way, ignoring any hidden vulnerabilities.
“Cyclists who run a red light for the sake of saving a few minutes could endanger other vulnerable road users.”
The force also revealed that it is seizing almost one illegal electric bike a day. ”There were 351 illegal e-bike seizures during the last financial year compared to 326 in the same period the previous year,” it said.
On April 16, the force hosted a “cycle roadshow” as part of its education, engagement and enforcement work.
During the event, cyclists going through red lights were invited to attend the roadshow and speak with people in the visually impaired community, with refusal to attend resulting in a £50 fine.
Cycling in the City of London, the historic centre of London and home to its financial district, has increased significantly in recent years.
The City of London corporation said cycling in the area increased by 50 per cent between 2022 and 2024, thanks in part to the increased popularity of dockless hire bikes, such as Lime Bikes.
Transport for London also revealed in November that cycling across the capital increased by 43 per cent in 2025 compared to 2019 levels, with an estimated 1.5m journeys made per day.
