Cyclists racing through Regent’s Park will soon face £50 on-the-spot fines for ignoring new traffic signals. The enforcement, set to begin in January 2026, will target riders who fail to stop at three new pedestrian crossings being installed on the Outer Circle, a popular 2.7-mile training route used by approximately 62,000 people daily.
Cyclists ignoring new crossings in Regent’s Park face £50 fines starting January 2026 on the popular Outer Circle training route.
The signal-controlled crossings are being placed at Monkey Hill Gate, Chester Gate, and Kent Passage, allowing pedestrians to activate lights via push buttons for protected green phases. Construction work began this week, with completion expected by spring 2026. When activated, these signals will halt all vehicles and cyclists, providing safer crossing points at high-traffic areas.
This safety initiative follows several serious incidents, including the fatal collision in June 2022 that claimed the life of 81-year-old Hilda Griffiths while walking her dog. Another serious injury occurred in May 2024 when a woman in her 50s was struck by a cyclist at the same location. A survey revealed that 72% of London pedestrians have witnessed or experienced near misses or collisions with cyclists. The new regulations represent a significant overhaul of cycling rules in one of London’s most popular parks.
The new crossings and enforcement measures are jointly funded by the Royal Parks charity and Crown Estate Paving Commission, which manages roads around Regent’s Park. The project aims to break high-speed cycling laps and reduce collision risks in this shared space. Both park enforcement officers and police will issue the fines.
Prior efforts to improve safety included a “considerate cycling” campaign launched in April 2025, which urged cyclists to slow down and respect traffic signals. The initiative emphasized the importance of mutual respect among all park users. The Royal Parks also requested that Strava remove the Outer Circle as a competitive segment, though the request was declined.
While the 20mph speed limit currently applies only to motorized vehicles in the park, a recent survey found that 86% of respondents believe this limit should extend to bicycles as well. These new measures emphasize that all road users in Regent’s Park must follow traffic regulations for everyone’s safety.
