City Police in crackdown on Cyclists

"Dear City community,
The City of London Police Cycle Squad and Wards officers based at Snow Hill Police Station are working together to target cyclists committing road traffic offences, which we know is one of the key residential complaints in the City. During a week of action they will target the four 'hotspot' junctions in the City with the aim of the initiative is to highlight the ongoing cycle related offences e.g. Contravening Red Traffic Signals, Careless Cycling and Lighting offences especially relevant during the run up to winter with visibility of cyclists being a key issue. The officers will also engage with the cycling community and offer crime reduction advice on cycle security and promote 'Immobilise' the free to register national property index recording system."

Excerpt from London Fixed Gear and Single Speed: http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/1875/rlj-clampdown-just-so-you-know/#Item_0

Good to see that the City's finest are getting their priorities right and that cyclists are a "key residential complaint". I'm not sure who the bigger morons are, the residents or the Police for listening to them. Personally, I'm more concerned about the gangs of youths robbing and assaulting pedestrians, road rage directed at cyclists and gun crime - but hey, I'm just an evil red light running cyclist. What would I know?

You can email your views to: CycleProblemsSnowHill@city-of-london.pnn.police.uk

Here is my response:

Dear Sir/Madam

As a cyclist and resident, I am constantly concerned by pedestrians walking out in front of me at various junctions in the city of London when they do not have a green cross signal. I have experienced numerous instances of nearly being knocked off my bike and having to swerve to avoid pedestrians which places me and other road users in danger.

In the same manner as you are currently highlighting your initiative against cycling related offences, I look forward to the announcement of an initiative against pedestrian related offences.

In the meantime, I also look forward to you concentrating your resources on countering bike theft and possibly gun related crime if you have some resources spare.