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Require cyclists to abide by same speed limits as motor vehicles

Submitted by Stephanie blyth on Wednesday 12th March 2025

Published on Wednesday 9th April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 9th October 2025

Signatures: 67

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Change ~ Code ~ Cyclist ~ Damaged ~ Danger ~ Highway Code ~ Pedestrian ~ Regulations ~ ROADS ~ Rule ~ SPEED ~ speed limit ~ The Road

Petition Action

Require cyclists to abide by same speed limits as motor vehicles

Petition Details

We want the Government to legislate to change the highway code so cyclists have to abide by the speed limits on roads.

Additional Information

Currently The Highway Code (Rule 124) and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 don't include cyclists in speed limit regulations meant for motor vehicles. We feel this is causing a danger as it allowing cyclists to undertake vehicles which can lead to accidents. We also think it is a danger to pedestrians, a cyclist hitting a pedestrian still causes damage to both pedestrians and rider.


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