HL Deb 14 October 2002 vol 639 cc40-1WA
Lord Campbell of Croy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are taking action to stop bicycles being ridden on pavements. [HL5839]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

Cycling on the pavement is illegal and the police have powers to prosecute or issue fixed penalty notices (£30) to cyclists. Cyclists can also be prosecuted for dangerous cycling if the police feel such action is warranted. Enforcement of the law is a matter for the police. However, we abhor the behaviour of those minority of cyclists who take to the pavement, endangering vulnerable road users such as the elderly and children.