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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Earl of Mar and Kellie (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 14 December 2006.


Roads: Cyclists

Question
My Lords, cycling is green, and some cyclists, particularly in London, are dangerous. As there is no registration scheme for cyclists, could not ASBOs be used to curb bad cycling?
Answer

Not ASBOs, my Lords, but we have empowered community officers to issue immediate fines to cyclists who cycle on the pavement. That is a very dangerous practice. It is dangerous to cyclists and dangerous to pedestrians. The officers can levy an instant penalty of £30, which is evidence of our concern that cyclists should be law-abiding.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
687 c1618 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Death Accidents Cycling Injuries Roads
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk