This is the new law which will make it easier to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

From June 22, councils in England will be able to use CCTV to issue fines to anyone parking or loading illegally in mandatory cycle lanes, which are those with a solid white line.

The maximum fine for the offence will remain at £130 in London and £70 in the rest of the country.

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The new rules do not apply to advisory cycle lanes, marked with a broken white lane.

Cycling minister Chris Heaton-Harris announced the new rule, which he said was part of wider efforts to promote cycling, yesterday.

“Across the country there has been a surge in the number of people dusting off their old bike from the back of the shed and cycling, or taking journeys on foot, to get from A to B.

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“Giving local authorities more powers to stop cycle lanes from becoming blocked will make it safer for cyclists.

“These new measures also build on our recent £2 billion investment to create a green, healthier legacy and see more people travelling by bicycle or on foot.”

The Government last month pledged £2 billion to encourage cycling and walking, including £225 million for local authorities in England to create pop-up cycle lanes with protected space for cycling, wider pavements, safer junctions, and bike and bus-only corridors.

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Under the recently announced bicycle repair scheme, meanwhile, up to half a million £50 vouchers will be issued to help people get their disused bikes fixed and back on the road.