Do cyclists have to stick to speed limits?
Discussion
How about a horse and rider in a 20 MPH limit, for example ?
How about an electric assisted bike ?
Furious cycling ?
Let the debate commence...
ps Dangerous and reckless cycling (offences) bill is currently winging its way through Parliament
How about an electric assisted bike ?
Furious cycling ?
Let the debate commence...
ps Dangerous and reckless cycling (offences) bill is currently winging its way through Parliament
Edited by Red 4 on Thursday 4th October 14:12
daz3210 said:
Being as there is no requirement in law to have a speedo on a bike, could it be enforced in any event?
On the principle that ignorance is no excuse , and nothing prevents you from fitting a speedometer , then the absence of one would be no obstacle to being charged .The limit is a limit for anyone using the road ; there is nothing to specify that it only applies to certain classes of road user .
Some people seem to think that cyclists are exempt , but I have yet to see LAW which specifically states that .
A cyclist coming down a hill at high speed towards a junction where he might be unable to stop is just as much of a menace as any other type of road user travelling at excessive speed . He may be more of a menace to himself than to anyone else , although a cyclist hitting a pedestrian could still cause serious injury .
Pontoneer said:
On the principle that ignorance is no excuse , and nothing prevents you from fitting a speedometer , then the absence of one would be no obstacle to being charged .
The limit is a limit for anyone using the road ; there is nothing to specify that it only applies to certain classes of road user .
Some people seem to think that cyclists are exempt , but I have yet to see LAW which specifically states that .
A cyclist coming down a hill at high speed towards a junction where he might be unable to stop is just as much of a menace as any other type of road user travelling at excessive speed . He may be more of a menace to himself than to anyone else , although a cyclist hitting a pedestrian could still cause serious injury .
90% of cyclists capable of doing 30mph will have a GPS unit and be well aware of their speed. The limit is a limit for anyone using the road ; there is nothing to specify that it only applies to certain classes of road user .
Some people seem to think that cyclists are exempt , but I have yet to see LAW which specifically states that .
A cyclist coming down a hill at high speed towards a junction where he might be unable to stop is just as much of a menace as any other type of road user travelling at excessive speed . He may be more of a menace to himself than to anyone else , although a cyclist hitting a pedestrian could still cause serious injury .
The correct answer is no. The relevant legislation applies to vehicles and defines them in a way that does not include cyclists.
There are exceptions, however. Richmond Park, for example, is subject a different legislation that applies to cycles as well as cars. The police have been known to stand at the foot of some of the inclines lasering all and sundry. Often after there have been a spate of complaints about "bloody cyclists".
There are exceptions, however. Richmond Park, for example, is subject a different legislation that applies to cycles as well as cars. The police have been known to stand at the foot of some of the inclines lasering all and sundry. Often after there have been a spate of complaints about "bloody cyclists".
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