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EVENING NEWS – Cyclists Fined During Police Blitz (Story begins at 06:26)

52 cyclists were fined for traffic offences during a 2 hour police blitz in Northbridge this afternoon.

The operations took place at the centre of Wellington Street & Milligan Street, and Fitzgerald Street and Aberdeen Street from 12pm to 2pm.

20 traffic infringements were issued for helmets, 10 for running a red light, 1 for failing to stop at a stop sign and 1 for talking on the phone while riding.

17 cyclists were also warned for running a red light, while 2 were cautioned for riding on the foot path.

Sergeant Simon Baxter from the Traffic Enforcement Group said cyclists are vulnerable road users and they should obey the law at all times.

“This (disobeying traffic rules) is a concern to Police because they are vulnerable road users,” Sgt Baxter said.

“If they take the risk of breaking the road rules, they put themselves at risk and leave themselves open for serious injuries. They don’t have the luxury of having a steel or a motor vehicle around them, something that can protect them just even a bump of 20 to 30 km/h, something that really concerning to us.”

Police believe the number of people caught this afternoon was alarming and it shows people are willing to take risks.