Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 May 2002. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Friday, 24 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what action he intends to take to reduce the number of pedal cyclists who ride through red traffic lights. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Greg Knight: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what action he intends to take to reduce the number of pedal cyclists who ride through red traffic lights. [59109] Mr. Byers: The Highway Code and road traffic law apply to cyclists as much as to anyone else. It is an offence under section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to fail to comply with a traffic sign and the maximum fine is £1,000. The police can also prosecute cyclists who ride carelessly or dangerously and these offences carry maximum fines of £1,000 and £2,500 respectively. Enforcement of the law is a matter for the police.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59109; 386 c622-3W;386 c622W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Cycling Fixed penalties Fines Road traffic offences Traffic lights
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk