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Mr. Benn
Feb 8, 2012, 6:36:52 AM2/8/12
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There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
They are as follows:
Dangerous cycling
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle in a manner that
would be considered dangerous by a competent and careful cyclist; danger of
injury to any person, or of damage to property.
The punishment for dangerous cycling is a fine, subject to the court's
discretion, of up to Ł2500.
Careless cycling
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle without due care and
attention and consideration for others. The punishment for careless cycling
is a fine, subject to the courts discretion, of up to Ł1000.
Cycling whilst under influence of drink or drugs
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle whilst unfit to do so
through drink or drugs.
As this could be considered dangerous cycling it can carry a fine of up to
Ł2500.
Cycling on the pavement
It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
pedestrians. Police officers and Community Support Officers can issue Fixed
Penalty Notices for this offence, which carry a fine of Ł30 though it is
possible to incur a fine of up to Ł500. There are, however, guidelines in
place that advise officers to issue a fine only if the cyclist is acting in
a way that endangers others.
Other offences:
to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
people (tandems);
to race or have a trial of speed on a road unless authorised;
to disregard a red light (which carries a Ł30 Fixed Penalty Notice);
A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by using a
road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but can be
enforced.
Helmets
It is not a legal requirement to wear a helmet whilst cycling, however, it
is strongly recommended for your own safety.
They are as follows:
Dangerous cycling
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle in a manner that
would be considered dangerous by a competent and careful cyclist; danger of
injury to any person, or of damage to property.
The punishment for dangerous cycling is a fine, subject to the court's
discretion, of up to Ł2500.
Careless cycling
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle without due care and
attention and consideration for others. The punishment for careless cycling
is a fine, subject to the courts discretion, of up to Ł1000.
Cycling whilst under influence of drink or drugs
An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle whilst unfit to do so
through drink or drugs.
As this could be considered dangerous cycling it can carry a fine of up to
Ł2500.
Cycling on the pavement
It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
pedestrians. Police officers and Community Support Officers can issue Fixed
Penalty Notices for this offence, which carry a fine of Ł30 though it is
possible to incur a fine of up to Ł500. There are, however, guidelines in
place that advise officers to issue a fine only if the cyclist is acting in
a way that endangers others.
Other offences:
to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
people (tandems);
to race or have a trial of speed on a road unless authorised;
to disregard a red light (which carries a Ł30 Fixed Penalty Notice);
A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by using a
road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but can be
enforced.
Helmets
It is not a legal requirement to wear a helmet whilst cycling, however, it
is strongly recommended for your own safety.
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Fred2
Feb 8, 2012, 7:01:35 AM2/8/12
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On 08/02/2012 11:36, Mr. Benn wrote:
> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to
> cycling. They are as follows:
>
>
> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to
> cycling. They are as follows:
>
>
> A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by
> using a road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but
> can be enforced.
> Helmets
>
Rubbish
> using a road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but
> can be enforced.
> Helmets
>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/shropshire/6303427.stm
Fred
Mr. Benn
Feb 8, 2012, 7:11:51 AM2/8/12
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"Paul - xxx" <notchec...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9pf62h...@mid.individual.net...
>> though it is possible to incur a fine of up to £500. There are,
>
> There are many more covering driving ...
And also for aviation and shipping.
BUT:
This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
news:9pf62h...@mid.individual.net...
> Mr. Benn wrote:
>
>> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to
>> cycling. They are as follows:
>>
>> Dangerous cycling
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle in a manner
>> that would be considered dangerous by a competent and careful
>> cyclist; danger of injury to any person, or of damage to property.
>> The punishment for dangerous cycling is a fine, subject to the
>> court's discretion, of up to £2500.
>
>> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to
>> cycling. They are as follows:
>>
>> Dangerous cycling
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle in a manner
>> that would be considered dangerous by a competent and careful
>> cyclist; danger of injury to any person, or of damage to property.
>> The punishment for dangerous cycling is a fine, subject to the
>>
>> Careless cycling
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle without due
>> care and attention and consideration for others. The punishment for
>> careless cycling is a fine, subject to the courts discretion, of up
>> to £1000.
>> Careless cycling
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle without due
>> care and attention and consideration for others. The punishment for
>> careless cycling is a fine, subject to the courts discretion, of up
>>
>> Cycling whilst under influence of drink or drugs
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle whilst unfit
>> to do so through drink or drugs. As this could be considered
>> dangerous cycling it can carry a fine of up to £2500.
>> Cycling whilst under influence of drink or drugs
>>
>> An offence committed by any person who rides a bicycle whilst unfit
>> to do so through drink or drugs. As this could be considered
>>
>> Cycling on the pavement
>>
>> It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
>> pedestrians. Police officers and Community Support Officers can issue
>> Fixed Penalty Notices for this offence, which carry a fine of £30
>> Cycling on the pavement
>>
>> It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
>> pedestrians. Police officers and Community Support Officers can issue
>> though it is possible to incur a fine of up to £500. There are,
>> however, guidelines in place that advise officers to issue a fine
>> only if the cyclist is acting in a way that endangers others.
>>
>> Other offences:
>>
>> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or
>> more people (tandems); to race or have a trial of speed on a road
>> unless authorised; to disregard a red light (which carries a £30
>> only if the cyclist is acting in a way that endangers others.
>>
>> Other offences:
>>
>> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or
>> more people (tandems); to race or have a trial of speed on a road
>> Fixed Penalty Notice);
>>
>> A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by
>> using a road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but
>> can be enforced. Helmets
>>
>> It is not a legal requirement to wear a helmet whilst cycling,
>> however, it is strongly recommended for your own safety.
>
> and?
>>
>> A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by
>> using a road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but
>> can be enforced. Helmets
>>
>> It is not a legal requirement to wear a helmet whilst cycling,
>> however, it is strongly recommended for your own safety.
>
>
> There are many more covering driving ...
And also for aviation and shipping.
BUT:
This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
Just zis Guy, you know?
Feb 8, 2012, 7:13:55 AM2/8/12
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On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn" <%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
paper every week, like all the other routine events?
Guy
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PhilO
Feb 8, 2012, 8:13:27 AM2/8/12
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On Feb 8, 11:36 am, "Mr. Benn" <%...@invalid.com> wrote:
> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
Not all apply in all of the UK, do they?
> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
> Other offences:
>
> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
> people (tandems);
is it? A tandem is built for two, not adapted to carry a passenger.
> to disregard a red light (which carries a £30 Fixed Penalty Notice);
Are you claiming this is specific to cycling?
NorthWalesYorkie
Feb 8, 2012, 8:42:20 AM2/8/12
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On Feb 8, 12:11 pm, "Mr. Benn" <%...@invalid.com> wrote:
> This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
So now you can pop over to uk.transport to advise them about motoring
> This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
laws, I'm sure they'll be very grateful.
Andy Leighton
Feb 8, 2012, 8:56:30 AM2/8/12
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> Cycling on the pavement
>
> It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
> pedestrians.
I think wherever you cut and pasted this has misstated things. I
>
> It is an offence to cycle on any pavement that gives right of way to
> pedestrians.
thought that offence only applies to footways alongside a road. There
may well be local bye-laws for other areas but that is a different matter.
> A cyclist in Telford in 2006 was fined for obstructing motorists by using a
> road and not a cycle lane. This is not a specific offence but can be
> enforced.
--
Andy Leighton => an...@azaal.plus.com
"The Lord is my shepherd, but we still lost the sheep dog trials"
- Robert Rankin, _They Came And Ate Us_
Dave - Cyclists VOR
Feb 8, 2012, 1:40:14 PM2/8/12
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On 08/02/2012 12:13, Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
> On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn"<%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>
> We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
> that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
> whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
> paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>
> Guy
That would be because only 1.67% of the 33,000,000 motorists are
> On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn"<%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>> There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>
> We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
> that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
> whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
> paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>
> Guy
convicted of offences.
--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University
JNugent
Feb 8, 2012, 1:44:31 PM2/8/12
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Any "fixed" penalty for failing to comply with traffic lights whilst driving
(or riding a motorcycle) is much harsher.
Judith
Feb 8, 2012, 3:01:57 PM2/8/12
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On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:13:55 +0000, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
<usen...@chapmancentral.co.uk> wrote:
>On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn" <%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>
>We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
>that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
>whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
>paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>
>Guy
hello Porker
<usen...@chapmancentral.co.uk> wrote:
>On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn" <%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>
>We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
>that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
>whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
>paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>
>Guy
Any news ?
--
Porky Chapman bragged about the fact that he was taking someone he
had accused of harassing him through the court system.
All of a sudden his court case is off. Was it because Porky was scared of
being cross-examined and having to answer questions under oath?
Or did the CPS sling the case out because of Porky's "evidence"?
Why won't he tell us?
Peter Keller
Feb 8, 2012, 5:06:54 PM2/8/12
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On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:57 +0000, Judith wrote:
>
>
> Porker
Their classification as agnathans places hagfish as elementary
vertebrates in between invertebrates and gnathostomes.
>
>
> --
<snip>
--
An oft-repeated lie is still a lie.
>
>
> Porker
Their classification as agnathans places hagfish as elementary
vertebrates in between invertebrates and gnathostomes.
>
>
> --
<snip>
--
An oft-repeated lie is still a lie.
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Judith
Feb 9, 2012, 2:13:52 AM2/9/12
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On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:06 +0000, Phil W Lee <ph...@lee-family.me.uk> wrote:
>"Just zis Guy, you know?" <usen...@chapmancentral.co.uk> considered
>interesting motoring offences - there are far too many to cover them
>all.
I guess a taxi driver accused of being a pervert would get full coverage:
--
If the bastards won't do anything about the taxi driver risking
people's lives by dangerous driving, book him to take your kids on a
trip, then report him for kiddy-fiddling. He'll never drive a taxi
again.
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Phil W Lee 3 February 2011
>"Just zis Guy, you know?" <usen...@chapmancentral.co.uk> considered
>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:13:55 +0000 the perfect time to write:
>
>>On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn" <%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>>
>>>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>>
>>We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
>>that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
>>whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
>>paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>>
>>Guy
>
>Even the local press generally only manage to publish the more
>
>>On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:36:52 -0000, "Mr. Benn" <%%@invalid.com> wrote:
>>
>>>There are several offences that the law prescribes in relation to cycling.
>>
>>We know. There are even more which apply to driving. Have you noticed
>>that prosecutions for cycling offences are practically national news,
>>whereas the list of driving prosecutions merits a block in the local
>>paper every week, like all the other routine events?
>>
>>Guy
>
>interesting motoring offences - there are far too many to cover them
>all.
I guess a taxi driver accused of being a pervert would get full coverage:
--
If the bastards won't do anything about the taxi driver risking
people's lives by dangerous driving, book him to take your kids on a
trip, then report him for kiddy-fiddling. He'll never drive a taxi
again.
Message-ID: <2s2mk6treuao9eofe...@4ax.com>
Phil W Lee 3 February 2011
dr6092
Feb 9, 2012, 4:03:40 AM2/9/12
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> This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
So what? You and Cheerless don't own it.
Mr. Benn
Feb 9, 2012, 4:58:33 AM2/9/12
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> On Feb 8, 12:11 pm, "Mr. Benn" <%...@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>> This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
>
> So what? You and Cheerless don't own it.
Correct. Simon Mason owns it.
>
>> This is a cycling newsgroup and the post is about cycling.
>
> So what? You and Cheerless don't own it.
si...@simonmason.karoo.co.uk
Feb 9, 2012, 5:40:54 AM2/9/12
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On Feb 8, 10:24 pm, Phil W Lee <p...@lee-family.me.uk> wrote:
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> Only by those who don't know what they are spouting about.
>
> Is there anything else you feel duty bound to demonstrate your
> ignorance of?- Hide quoted text -
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> - Show quoted text -
He has plenty to go at.
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Simon Mason
>
> Only by those who don't know what they are spouting about.
>
> Is there anything else you feel duty bound to demonstrate your
> ignorance of?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
He has plenty to go at.
--
Simon Mason
Nightjar
Feb 9, 2012, 9:10:23 AM2/9/12
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On 08/02/2012 11:36, Mr. Benn wrote:
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> Other offences:
>
> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
> people (tandems);
...
>
> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
> people (tandems);
Why tandems? Have you never heard of a Sociable? The term 'adapted', can
also include a properly designed and fitted passenger seat, usually for
children.
Colin Bignell
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Nightjar
Feb 10, 2012, 4:24:28 AM2/10/12
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On 09/02/2012 14:33, Tris wrote:
> In article<1rCdnWt2IJJITq7S...@giganews.com> Nightjar
>
> Oh dear, if anyone has never hear of a Sociable, I think they would
> prefer to keep it that way.
>
:-)
The three and four wheel ones are slightly more practical.
Colin Bignell
> In article<1rCdnWt2IJJITq7S...@giganews.com> Nightjar
> <c...@insert.my.surname.here.me.uk> wrote:
>
>> On 08/02/2012 11:36, Mr. Benn wrote:
>> ...
>>> Other offences:
>>>
>>> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
>>> people (tandems);
>> ...
>>
>> Why tandems? Have you never heard of a Sociable?
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sociable_1.jpg
>
>> On 08/02/2012 11:36, Mr. Benn wrote:
>> ...
>>> Other offences:
>>>
>>> to carry a passenger unless the bicycle is adapted to carry two or more
>>> people (tandems);
>> ...
>>
>> Why tandems? Have you never heard of a Sociable?
>
>
> Oh dear, if anyone has never hear of a Sociable, I think they would
> prefer to keep it that way.
>
:-)
The three and four wheel ones are slightly more practical.
Colin Bignell
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