BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
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- Selly Oak, Birmingham
I've only got as far as the squirrel-hop.
I believe there is a specific by-law for Richmond related to the presence of deer in the Park.
Can't see that in the regulations. As User says, the 2010 amendment defines a vehicle as a "mechanically propelled vehicle"Regarding the various comments about Royal Parks and speed limits, the 20mph limit does apply (to cyclists as well) in Richmond Park (but none of the other Royal Parks) and is enforced rigorously by the Police. I believe there is a specific by-law for Richmond related to the presence of deer in the Park.
1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as The Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces
(Amendment) etc. Regulations 2010 and shall come into force for the purposes of regulations 1 to
4 on 6th April 2010 and for all other purposes on 1st October 2010.
(2) In these Regulations–
“parking permit” means a permit issued by or on behalf of the Secretary of State for the
parking of a vehicle;
“parking place” means a place shown on a notice exhibited by or on behalf of the Secretary of
State as being appointed under these Regulations as a place where a person may park a
vehicle; and
“vehicle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on a road.
Speeds at which a vehicle may be driven or ridden on a Park road
1. On a Park road in The Green Park, Hyde Park (other than the Serpentine Road), St
James’s Park or The Regent’s Park, at a speed not exceeding 30 mph.
2. On a Park road in Bushy Park, Greenwich Park or Richmond Park, at a speed not
exceeding 20 mph.
3. On the Serpentine Road in Hyde Park, and on the Park road from Kingston Gate
leading to the Home Park Golf Club in Hampton Court Park, at a speed not exceeding 15
mph.
4. On a Park road (other than one mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2 or 3), at a speed not
exceeding 10 mph.”.
You learn something new every day then - I had no idea. What's the criteria for being caught?
"As a general rule, if you want to cycle quickly, say in excess of 18 mph/30 kph, then you should be riding on the road."