Padestrian Safety

[freecyclist]

I'm sure it is against the law to be on the path, there is guidance about using common sense or something

No i assure you its ok for cyclists to be on the path .

 

[MissTillyFlop]

No i assure you its ok for cyclists to be on the path .

You might assure us, but unless it's a shared path, you're wrong.

There is actually a policeman in my office right now - shall I confirm this?

 

[freecyclist]

Unless it is marked as a shared path, then no, you cannot ride the bike on the pavement, though you may push it along.

No the path in talking about goes between 2 playing fields and is defo ok for cyclists.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

No the path in talking about goes between 2 playing fields and is defo ok for cyclists.

Cycling on footways (a path at the side of a carriageway) is prohibited by Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835, amended by Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1888. This is punishable by a fixed penalty notice of £30 under Section 51 and Schedule 3 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

Fixed penalty notices also cannot be applied to areas such as parks, shopping precincts etc. unless a byelaw has been passed making cycling such areas an offence, nor do they apply to anyone under 16. Many people (including police officers) seem to think that ‘a footpath is a footpath’ wherever it is and that the same laws apply. This is not the case.

So it depends on where you live as to whether it is okay or not.

CONFUSING, MUCH?!

 

[HLaB]

No i assure you its ok for cyclists to be on the path .

Are you American ? It OK in some places there

 

[400bhp]

Cycling on footways (a path at the side of a carriageway) is prohibited by Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835, amended by Section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1888. This is punishable by a fixed penalty notice of £30 under Section 51 and Schedule 3 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

His post says between 2 playing fields.

 

[MissTillyFlop]

His post says between 2 playing fields.

Copied wrong bit! Edited my post to add the bit that was relevant.

To answer the original question though. If they were bombing down there at an inappropriate speed which posed a danger to my children (if i had any in this scenario), then yes, I would block the path.

 

[freecyclist]

I do block and slow cyclists who ride too quickly on narrow shared use paths - I hope you would do the same.

It isnt about slowing the cyclist down its about blocking the cyclist and deliberately stopping him overtake - is this ok if the pedestrians does it for safety concerns ?

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

It seems to be the generally agreed that its ok for cyclists to hold traffic up by cycling in primary or 2 abreast if the cyclist decides that safety warrants it. Do we apply the same rule to pedestrians.
Is it ok for pedestrians to assert themselves and deliberately block the pathway to slow cyclists down if they decide their or their childs or their dogs safety requires it?

No, it is not allowed to slow a cyclist down in any way, no cyclist should ever be inconvienienced by anything, at any time! There we go, you have the argument your'e looking for away you go!

 

[MissTillyFlop]

It isnt about slowing the cyclist down its about blocking the cyclist and deliberately stopping him overtake - is this ok if the pedestrians does it for safety concerns ?

How long is piece of string?

 

[freecyclist]

Everyones answering a different question to what im asking. The cyclists isnt bombing , hes a responsible cyclist like you or me.

 

[400bhp]

I can't take this question seriously.

It's a no sh1t sherlock answer to anyone with an IQ>100.

 

[theclaud]

It seems to be the generally agreed that its ok for cyclists to hold traffic up by cycling in primary or 2 abreast if the cyclist decides that safety warrants it. Do we apply the same rule to pedestrians.
Is it ok for pedestrians to assert themselves and deliberately block the pathway to slow cyclists down if they decide their or their childs or their dogs safety requires it?

Yes. Next!

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Everyones answering a different question to what im asking. The cyclists isnt bombing , hes a responsible cyclist like you or me.

*sighs and takes the scud missiles out of her panniers...again*

 

[BentMikey]

I can't take this question seriously.

It's a no sh1t sherlock answer to anyone with an IQ>100.

Well dig deeper, Watson!!