Speeding cyclist and Highway Code Rule 69

[mjr]

If I Google the term it points me to something called Oxford Reference which states "driven by petrol, oil, steam, or electricity" and cites s.185 RTA 1988. If I then look at that section, it doesn't define the term but uses it as though defined.

Here's the CPS advice on the subject and I think it means it's defined by case law - http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/p_to_r/road_traffic_offences/#definition

 

[swansonj]

Well volunteered.

I did cycle at over the speed limit in Richmond Park a few weeks ago, but narry a policeman in sight. That may have had something to do with it being midnight.

 

[benb]

I think instead of speed limits there should a maximum kinetic energy allowed, varying by road type.
So a Lorry would have to go slower than a truck (and that would also vary on whether they were loaded or unloaded)
A Land Rover would have to slower than a Fiat 500.
And cyclists could basically go as fast as we want to.

I can't see a downside.