RLJ (Red Light Jumping). (The definitive bikeradar thread)

Did anyone else see the incredibly biased BBC news item on Boris's new traffic enforcement for cyclists and motorists?

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1.There was no mention of motorists being targeted whatsoever, and the item focussed on cyclists running red lights as the main theme. With focus being on a CRACKDOWN on cyclists in the city.

1. What shocked me the most and hopefully is a mistake, was that the ending of the piece went something like:
   "Cyclists will face hefty fines for running red lights, cycling on the pavement, and *not wearing a helme*t"
   
   

What!?

I seriously hope this is a fuck up and the law hasn't suddenly changed overnight. Anyone know anymore about this helmet reference? Is there a publication on the TFL website about this new traffic safety plan from Boris?

I want to make a complaint to the BBC if I find out its incorrect.

i thought it was unusually even handed actually. made the cyclist's argument for the ocasional tactical rlj several times and even started with a statement sympathising with that view. they spoke to some sensible cyclists and gave a pretty balanced overview of the whole affair i thought. i assume they didn't discuss cars because the new policy is specifically targetting cyclists. i have no issue with that.

i noticed the erroneous "not wearing a helmet" thing too. just a brain fart by the voice-over, script writer, whatever i'm sure. complain away though!