Research highlights cyclists' rule breaking ways
Posted by Anna Macintyre on Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 15:26 in UK Motoring
A survey looking into the behaviour of motorists and cyclists during London's rush hour has claimed that those on two wheels are more likely to break traffic laws. The London 2012 Olympic Games has done a huge amount to boost the popularity of cycling in the UK but according to data gathered by Auto Express, British cyclists are not too keen on sticking to the rules of the road. Data was collected during a two-hour period at Highbury Corner in Islington, North London. Researchers spotted more and 1,000 breaches of the Highway Code, of which three quarters were committed by people on bikes. Out of the 976 cyclists seen between 7.3am and 9.30am, 719 made an infringement. Of the 3,140 cars that were spotted, 380 broke traffic laws. Offences included mounting the pavement and setting off before the traffic lights had changed. Bike retailers across the UK are expecting to see an increase in demand, dubbed the Wiggins effect, thanks to the success of Britain's cyclists including Bradley Wiggins and Sir Chris Hoy, in the Olympics and the Tour de France.
