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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Quinton (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Crawley (Labour) on Thursday, 26 January 2006.


Cyclists

Question
Whether they will take steps to ensure that bicycle users abide by the Highway Code.
Answer

My Lords, the Highway Code and road traffic law apply as much to cyclists as to anyone else. The police can prosecute cyclists who drive dangerously, carelessly, ignore traffic signs or signals, cycle on the pavement or commit any other offence. Such offences carry maximum fines ranging from £2,500 to £500. Enforcement of the law and the Highway Code is a matter for the police and the relevant authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
677 c1271 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Bicycles Cycling Law and order Road traffic offences
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk