I am increasingly irritated, or worse by people cycling where I am walking. Some seem to go at speeds which, should they suddenly encounter a pedestrian in their path would surely mean that they would not have time to stop. If they hit the pedestrian then I'd expect that person to be injured - and the cyclist might be too (I'm more concerned about the pedestrian!). Is there legislation to prevent cycling on pavements and similar - which is thus overtly being ignored?
2007-01-22 20:25:16 · 10 answers · asked by big pup in a small bath 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Peter M - 2nd question of the day on this eh! Someone else must be fed up like me of these crazy cyclists
2007-01-23 01:36:10 · update #1
I totally agree with you on this one. Why does the country spend so much money on cycle lanes when they cannot be bothered to use them? Perhaps us pedestrians should have walking lanes?
2007-01-22 20:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the second question on this subject that I have come accross today.
It is most definitely illegal for cyclists to cycle on the pedestrian pavements except where they have been specifically designated as being for both users. Even where pavements are designated as being for the use of both pedestrians and cyclists, the cyclists should always be aware of and defer to the pedestrians. It is simply a matter of common decency and courtesy to others.
2007-01-22 23:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Peter M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is appropriate if the toddler is lower than 8 years previous and the cycle has stabilisers equipped, or is a baby's tricycle. between the a lengthy time period of 8 and ten years a baby can journey on the line yet must be supervised through an human being (over 18) motorcycles are a threat on the pavements and reason many injuries, ...and the riders at the prompt are not insured.
2016-10-15 23:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by muniz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are allowed to ride on pavements, adults are not allowed. I think the cut off age is around 14. and yes this is rarely enforced.
However I am with the cyclists on this one, the roads are far too dangerous. I frequently see cars parked in cycle lanes and those who drive past them passing too close.
A cyclist-pedestrian collision is much safer than a cyclist-bus collision. But still cyclists should not go at unsafe speeds on or off the pavement.
2007-01-22 20:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dnt think there is a law for that...but cyclist are supposed to ring their bell if they are coming up behind a person and ppl should have the curtisy of walking to the left side of the path.
2007-01-22 20:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by all that jazz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is illegal, but there again, so is parking your car on a pavement, and people seem to do this all the time.
2007-01-22 20:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put a large poster in front of the super markets and circulate hand bills through news paper vendor.
"DON'T DISTURB THE UNARMED PEDESTRIAN WITH YOUR AGED BICYCLE"
2007-01-22 20:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by SESHADRI K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is illegal to cycle on the pavements.
2007-01-22 20:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by puteh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel safe riding on the road THEN DON'T RIDE A BIKE
2007-01-22 22:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal and they are breaking the law.
2007-01-22 20:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by Xtine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋