§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what are the present regulations regarding bicycle bells; what representations he has received on the subject; and if he will make a statement. [2288]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonAt present there are no requirements for bells on bicycles.
As part of a public consultation exercise on proposals to update the Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations, general views were requested on the fitment of bells on pedal cycles. Strong support was shown for the mandatory fitment of bells on pedal cycles at the point of sale, and as stated in a reply to a question in another place—Official Report, House of Lords, 21 May 1997 column 1—we are looking at the issues as a matter of priority.
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