Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 8 December 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 December 2017. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Bicycles: Hire Services
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that local authorities have powers to regulate and manage any bike-share schemes that exist within their areas.
- Answer
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Under the Highways Act 1980, local authorities have the power to act if bicycles are causing an obstruction or nuisance on local roads or pavements. While they have no specific powers to regulate bike-share schemes in their areas, the Department for Transport is discussing possible options with them, and other stakeholders.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL4008
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Bicycles Hire services Local government Powers Regulation
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- 2017-12-21 12:48:50 +0000
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