Unsafe lorry ban comes into force to protect London cyclists

Any operator using a lorry in London not fitted with safety equipment will attract a fine of up to £1000 under new rules brought into force on September 1

Heavy Good Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes that are not equipped with side guards and extra mirrors to protect cyclists are now banned from London's streets. Any HGV operator using a vehicle in the capital without such measures can be fined up to £1000.

The new rules were brought in after a spate of cyclists fatalities and serious injuries in London involving HGVs. Seven of the eight cyclist deaths in London during 2015 so far have involved HGVs. According to Transport for London (TfL) statistics, 53 per cent of cyclist fatalities since 2008 have involved HGVs despite them only accounting for four per cent of London's traffic.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.