Campaign brings top results for City of London Police

City of London Police is hailing the first six months of its current campaign to combat dangerous road use by cyclists and drivers in the City.

Officers have stopped significant numbers for cycling and motor vehicle offences as part of an ongoing campaign aiming to increase safety and reduce collisions by enforcing legislation.

610 cyclists were booked in the City for ignoring traffic lights, whilst 341 drivers were caught using their mobile phones. Contravening a traffic sign was the other main offence for cyclists, with 72 of them receiving a ticket. 217 drivers were also stopped for failing to wear a seat belt.

Road users are encouraged to show a duty of care to one another by observing speed limits, not entering bike boxes at traffic lights and giving cyclists room at junctions and when overtaking. Cyclists are told to avoid potential collisions by stopping at both red lights and pedestrian crossings and not riding on pedestrian only pavements.

Inspector David Aspinall said: "We are very encouraged by the results generated so far in this campaign. As always we are trying to reinforce the message to cyclists and other road users to ensure safety to themselves and others when they are on the road."

Ignoring traffic lights carries a fine of £60 and three points on the licence and drivers can be expected to face a fine of £60 and three points on their licence for using their mobile phone whilst driving a motor vehicle.