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2012:

That is why cyclists try to get ahead of the line of vehicles which have stopped at the red light. They want to start first so that the motorists can see them. I always do that. It means going a few yards ahead of the red light, but no policeman has been silly enough to object to that practice as it is obviously conducive to safety and the avoidance of accidents...

Lord Shutt of Greetland: The noble and learned Lord has been speaking for seven minutes. Speeches are time limited to four minutes.

Lord Scott of Foscote: The clock opposite says five.

Lord Shutt of Greetland: I know, but the other one says seven.

Lord Scott of Foscote: It has just this moment turned five. I will now sit down. However, I hope to be able to continue cycling, as I have done for the past 40 to 50 years.

http://www.pacts.org.uk/2012/03/house-of-lords-short-debate-motorists-and-cylists/