Cyclists should not ride on pavements

From: Steve Wise, Stonefield Road, Hastings
PCSOs stop a cyclist on a footpath.

Picture: Allan Hutchings (150133-430) PPP-150126-150450001PCSOs stop a cyclist on a footpath.

Picture: Allan Hutchings (150133-430) PPP-150126-150450001
PCSOs stop a cyclist on a footpath. Picture: Allan Hutchings (150133-430) PPP-150126-150450001

According to the Highway code a cycle is classified as a vehicle.

Riding the wrong way up a one way street and cycling on the pavement are both R.T.A offences and attract on the spot fines.

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Many people I have challenged have responded with a volley of abuse.

So please remind them they are not above the law.

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