Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Cycling: Pedestrian Areas

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the dangers caused by cyclists riding on the pavement.

Answer: It is an offence under Section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 to cycle on the pavement and the only exception to this is for designated shared use paths. While there is no assessment of the dangers caused by pavement cycling, new offences in the Crime and Policing Bill are being introduced for cyclists who cause the death or serious injury of another person. These new offences will mean that cyclists will face the same penalties as those who commit motoring offences.

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