2,500 police officers deployed in London for road safety

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This week 2,500 Metropolitan Police officers will be deployed to London streets in an 'intensive' effort, according to its Safer Transport Command, to 'reduce the appalling number of people who die or are injured on London's roads each year'.

Following a series of cyclist fatalities in London - all involving HGVs, buses or coaches - 650 officers will be posted at busy London junctions dealing with anyone they see breaking the law. Leaflets will be handed out with fixed penalty notices, a mixture of enforcement and education.

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