Transport for London (TfL) has begun issuing fines to vehicles that drive within, or cross, the white lines of cycle lanes and cycle tracks after the UK government issued the operator with new enforcement powers.
TfL claims that reducing non-compliance fines will improve cyclists’ safety and confidence.
Eliminating death and serious injuries are key to TfL’s Cycling Action Plan and Vision Zero goal.
TfL’s new powers have been introduced alongside wider national changes, affording English local authorities outside of London power to enforce moving traffic contraventions.
Thus, from today (27 June), TfL will begin using CCTV cameras to monitor and enforce cycle-lane and track contraventions.
Siwan Hayward, TfL’s director of compliance, policing, operations and security, said: “We welcome the introduction of the new enforcement powers in London.
“Protecting designated space for cyclists is essential in keeping them safe and improving confidence to cycle.
“We will start enforcing in key locations in London to deter drivers contravening the road rules.
“We want to ensure a green and sustainable future for London, and to do this we must continue to make walking and cycling round our city safe and accessible to all Londoners.”
TfL will continue to work with local authorities to enforce these changes.
