Cyclists in the City of London could face tougher penalties for repeat offences such as running red lights under proposals being explored by police and the Corporation.

The City of London Police is looking at whether it can use Community Protection Warnings and Notices to issue stronger sanctions than the £50 Fixed Penalty Notices currently allowed for traffic offences. The move is among a series of measures being considered to tackle what officials describe as "dangerous, antisocial and nuisance cycling behaviours".

The Corporation noted that while the City's streets are safer than ever for both cyclists and pedestrians, poor behaviour remains a concern.

A paper presented to the Corporation's Streets and Walkways Sub-Committee this week said complaints were mostly about cyclists running red lights at busy junctions, e-bikes being ridden dangerously, and bikes ridden on pavements and pedestrianised areas such as the Barbican estate walkways.

Investment by Transport for London (TfL) and the Corporation in cycle lanes and bike parking has helped boost cycling, with numbers rising from 8,000 to 52,000 daily between 1999 and 2024. Over the same period, vehicle traffic had fallen sharply and casualties per cyclist were down 45% since 2016-17, the paper said.

National law prevents fines for cycling offences exceeding £50, but the CPWs and CPNs under consideration could lead to more serious action, including prosecution.

The City of London Police and the Corporation said they would continue lobbying government for stronger powers.

At the meeting, common councillor Jacqueline Webster asked whether more could be done to promote a "culture of courteousness" among cyclists, while residents have also raised concerns about poor parking of dockless bikes.

Bruce McVean, the Corporation's assistant director for policy and projects, said work was ongoing with operators and TfL, which is expected to gain licensing powers in the coming years. "Things are getting better, but there's more work to be done," he said.