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Bicyles
It is against the law to
ride on footpaths or pavements by the roadside. Magistrates can fine £1000.
A £200 fine is set for
furious cycling.
The Licensing Act 1872 makes
it an offence to be drunk in charge of a bicycle (or any other vehicle or
carriage) on a highway or in a public place.
Magistrates can hand down a
1 month prison sentence and a £200 fine.
The Electrically Assisted
Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 require that the specifications of the bike
are fixed on a secure plate; there should be brakes to comply with section
6 of British Standards (1981) fitted to the front wheel.
The bike should only be
under power by means of a switch biased to the off position. The height of
the saddle should be more than 635mm above ground level.
Magistrates can set a fine
of £1000 if they are contravened.
Electric bikes cannot be
ridden by children under the age of 14 (£500 fine at Magistrates).
Magistrates can fine £200
if a bicycle rider is carrying a passenger without the bike being properly
adapted to do so (ie: a tandem).
It is an offence for more than
one person to ride a bike if it is not under power or adapted. See the
cycling sub section for more on this.
Magistrates can set a maximum fine of £2500 for dangerously riding
a bicycle.
Magistrates can set a maximum fine of £1000 for riding a bicycle
without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for
other people using the road.
It is an offence to ride a bicycle whilst unfit through drink or
drugs.
Magistrates can set a maximum fine of £1000.
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