A move to scrap tougher penalties for NSW cyclists has been defeated in state parliament.
The controversial new laws have seen fines for not wearing a helmet increased from $71 to $319 and also require all cyclists to carry a photo ID while riding.
A coalition of MPs including the Greens, Labor and Independent MP Alex Greenwich banded together on Tuesday to repeal the legislation but a disallowance motion was defeated 22-17 in NSW parliament's lower house.
Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Greenwich said the laws would discourage cycling in NSW and would lead to more cars on the road.
"What's next - ID for pedestrians?" he said.
"This is not about safety, this is about ideology.
"What we will see is a discouragement of cycling and an encouragement of increased car congestion."
Roads Minister Duncan Gay said the laws were about safety.
"All road users need to exercise respect when using the road," he said in December when the new rules were announced.
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards said Mr Gay and the NSW government were making a mistake.
"Today's outcome shows how tough things are for bike riders in NSW and why we need to stand together," he said in a statement.
"Ripped up bike lanes, heavy handed police treatment and now unjust fine increases; we're being treated as second class citizens.
"There is no evidence that fine increases of 500 per cent will increase rider safety. With massive congestion and health problems, NSW should be encouraging riding, not becoming bike unfriendly."
NEW FINES FOR CYCLISTS FROM MARCH 1
* Riding without a bicycle helmet: $319
* Riding through a red traffic light: $425
* Riding furiously, recklessly or negligently: $425
* Not stopping at pedestrian crossing: $425
* Riding a bicycle that is being towed by a motor vehicle: $319
Source: NSW Centre for Road Safety
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