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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 13 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Pedestrians: Accidents

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her Department taking to help ensure pedestrians are kept safe from accidents involving e-bikes and scooters.

Answer

The safety of pedestrians like all road users is a priority for this government.

The Highway Code updates in January 2022 implemented a Hierarchy of Road Users. This places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision, such as pedestrians, at the top of the hierarchy.

Our new Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026 sets out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. The Strategy sets an ambitious target to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads, including pedestrians, by 65% by 2035.

We are also making our streets safer for pedestrians, by introducing new cycling offences in the Crime and Policing Bill to tackle those rare instances where victims have been killed or seriously injured by irresponsible cyclist behaviour.

It is illegal to ride a cycle, e-cycle or e-scooter on the pavement; enforcement against illegal or irresponsible e-scooter use is a matter for the police.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112067
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Accidents Safety Pedestrians Electric scooters Electric bicycles
Link
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