§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he has any plans to require all new bicycles sold to be equipped with lights.
§ Mr. ChopeI have no such plans. Regulations already require cyclists to use good quality front and rear lights at night. Lights must be maintained in good working order and switched on between sunset and sunrise. The real problem is that too many cyclists fail to do this. This problem would not be addressed by requirements relating to sale of new bicycles. It is important for cyclists to see and be seen.