London police introduce a new roadside enforcement approach for cyclists who break traffic lights. The force issues fixed penalty notices to cyclists, including for offences such as going through red lights, and reports issuing 1,315 fixed penalty notices during 2025–2026 for such offences.
Alongside the fines, some cyclists are offered an alternative “sin bin” option: instead of paying, they watch a short road-safety clip. Police say the video runs for about 47 seconds and focuses on safe behaviour at traffic lights and crossings. The Evening Standard and Independent describe the policy as a new approach to deter repeat or rule-breaking conduct, while the Daily Mail reports it is targeted at cyclists who run red lights or cross at zebra crossings and notes that the fixed penalty is £50.
The outlets agree the measure is being rolled out by police in London and is linked to fixed-penalty enforcement for traffic light offences, with the main difference being emphasis on the video option versus the fines.
