Are cyclists exempt from speed limits?
Discussion
I really hope this doesn't start an other one of these terrible cyclist/driver arguments which seem to rage on forever so please don't comment if you don't know the answer or only want to express a biased opinion.
I've read comments in three different sub-forums lately which all stated that cyclists are exempt from speed limits
eg. [i]minitici said:
Typical cyclist - thinks they are above the law!
That law doesn`t apply to me as I have no way of determining my speed and have no legal requirement to do so[/i]
My understanding has always been that all vehicles (including cyclists) are subject to speed limits although cyclists are unlikely to be prosecuted as they don't have means of identification (number plates). Can anyone advise? It's becoming more relevant as more and more cities are introducing blanket 20mph limits ironically to help protect cyclists.
I've read comments in three different sub-forums lately which all stated that cyclists are exempt from speed limits
eg. [i]minitici said:
Typical cyclist - thinks they are above the law!
That law doesn`t apply to me as I have no way of determining my speed and have no legal requirement to do so[/i]
My understanding has always been that all vehicles (including cyclists) are subject to speed limits although cyclists are unlikely to be prosecuted as they don't have means of identification (number plates). Can anyone advise? It's becoming more relevant as more and more cities are introducing blanket 20mph limits ironically to help protect cyclists.
Edited by brrapp on Thursday 9th March 08:43
Edited by brrapp on Thursday 9th March 08:44
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