Cycling on pavements

ON THE matter of cycling on pavements the law is very clear. Rule 65 of The Highway Code states 'You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. (Highways Act 1835 sect 72 & Roads (Scotland)Act 1984, sect 129', writes Bill Ridgeway.

There are a range of fines for cycling offences—Dangerous cycling £1,000; Careless cycling £1,000: Cycling on pavement £500.

Universally tolerated

That is the legal (but somewhat theoretical) view. In practice childrens' bicycles are universally tolerated. I would not object to an adult just poot-ling along (at say, walking speed). Any more than that becomes a potential problem.

It is clear that the one police force which has decided that cyclists can now be allowed to ride on pavements in its area has, probably, just succumbed to the reality that it does not have either the will, sufficient constables on the beat or the finance to police this aspect of the law. It may turn a blind eye but certainly has absolutely no authority to allow cycling on pavements as a matter of policy.

Environment Agency closing locks

On the matter of Environment Agency closing locks I hope CaRT does not see this as a precedent to be followed.