Meadows cycle cops dish £900 in fines

POLICE bike units have given 30 cyclists in the Meadows area £30 fixed penalties during the last two months, new figures have shown.

The St Leonards Safer Neighbourhood Team Cycle Unit, which was formed four months ago, gave the 30 bike riders penalties for dangerous or inconsiderate cycling in the past two months, while 50 more have received warnings, the latest figures have revealed.

The unit has amassed 250 hours of cycle patrols since its formation, covering some 2000 miles in the Meadows, Morningside, Southside and Newington areas.

Pc Yocksan Bell praised the use of cycle patrols as a valuable tool.

He said: “It allows us to provide highly visible patrols in areas not usually covered by mobile or foot patrols to increase public reassurance.”