Police hail success of bid to drive up cycling safety

POLICE have hailed the success of a campaign aimed at promoting better cycling standards.

Officers on cycle patrols monitored the Capital’s main roads to engage with cyclists and drivers, with a total of 247 cyclists pulled over and offered advice on issues including red light offences and cycling on pavements.

A further 152 were issued with information on visibility at a static point in Middle Meadow Walk.

Around 100 motorists were also stopped and spoken to by police to correct inappropriate driving behaviour.