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Russell Fulker wrote:
> Stephen (aka steford) wrote:
>
>> Not illegal to cycle on pavement I believe although there are various minor laws which could be
>> brought into play although not specifically for that. I got told by a copper to get off and push
>> on Acton High St the other day with one half of it dug up and not a sole in sight on the
>> pavement. I very, very nearly ignored him but thought better of it as there were cops everywhere.
>> It was very petty on his part I thought.
>
> Er...
>
> from http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/03.shtml
>
> "You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Do not leave your cycle where it would endanger or obstruct
> road users or pedestrians, for example, lying on the pavement. Use cycle parking facilities where
> provided. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A sect 129"
I stand corrected. I must tell my 4 year old he has to cycle on the road then.
> Stephen (aka steford) wrote:
>
>> Not illegal to cycle on pavement I believe although there are various minor laws which could be
>> brought into play although not specifically for that. I got told by a copper to get off and push
>> on Acton High St the other day with one half of it dug up and not a sole in sight on the
>> pavement. I very, very nearly ignored him but thought better of it as there were cops everywhere.
>> It was very petty on his part I thought.
>
> Er...
>
> from http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/03.shtml
>
> "You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Do not leave your cycle where it would endanger or obstruct
> road users or pedestrians, for example, lying on the pavement. Use cycle parking facilities where
> provided. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A sect 129"
I stand corrected. I must tell my 4 year old he has to cycle on the road then.