00:00Cyclists caught riding through red lights in the City of London could be shown a road safety film instead of
00:07receiving an immediate fine.
00:08City of London Police says the initiative aims to make riders consider the consequences of dangerous behaviour.
00:15The footage includes testimony from a cyclist struck by a bus and warnings about risks to visually impaired pedestrians.
00:24Officers will keep the discretion to issue fines where necessary.
00:27The force issued 1,315 fixed penalty notices to cyclists in the financial year ending March this year, more than
00:36double the previous year's total.
00:38The scheme builds on its Cycle Response Unit, relaunched in 2023.
