Cyclists to face new fines for existing offences

Cyclists are set to face fines of around €40 for dozens of existing offences under a planned new fixed charge notice scheme.

Under the plans, cyclists will be penalised for a range of offences which currently are not subject to fixed charge notices.

There are 36 traffic offences for cyclists including breaking red lights and cycling in the wrong direction on a one-way street. Under the proposals, cyclists guilty of offences will receive on-the-spot fines of around €40.