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Ban cyclists from using pedestrian pavements

Submitted on Thursday 13th July 2023

Rejected on Thursday 20th July 2023

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)

Petition Action

Ban cyclists from using pedestrian pavements

Petition Details

Give pedestrians the right of way over cyclists on pedestrian pavements to stop injuries to pedestrians. The highway act of 1835 is out of date.

Additional Information

Make it law that cyclists aged 11 and over are not allowed to ride on pedestrian pavements. The highway act of 1835 is out of date it states Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 and the Highway Code suggest it's not legal for a cyclist to ride their bike on the pavement. Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 prohibits “wilfully riding” on footpaths, which refers to the path at the side of a carriageway.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

It is already illegal to cycle on the pavement.

Enforcement of this is a matter for the police, and you may wish to raise your concerns about illegal cycling on the pavement with your Police and Crime Commissioner. You can find out more about Police and Crime Commissioners, including how to contact them, here:

www.gov.uk/police-and-crime-commissioners

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