Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Increase minimum fine for cyclists failing to stop at red lights to £5,000

Closed 267 signatures

What the petition asks

Too many cyclists run red lights every day at great risk to pedestrians. This is simply unacceptable. Cyclists do not pay vehicle tax like other road users, so should face serious financial penalties for breaking traffic rules by running red lights.
We believe that increasing the minimum fine for this offence would make it clear that cyclists must obey the law, and will face serious penalties for not doing so.

Timeline

30 Aug 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 Feb 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 267
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 30 Aug 2023
Closed 29 Feb 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.