# Cyclists caught jumping red lights avoid fines via sin bin course

A scheme for cyclists caught running red lights lets them take a sin bin safety course instead of paying a fine, according to a Guardian report. It matters because it changes how minor cycling offences are punished and could shape road-safety policy.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/oct/31/how-sin-bin-for-red-light-jumpers-saves-cyclists-from-being-saddled-with-a-fine) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:39 GMT