What rights do I have as a cyclist on a cycle path?

[andrew_rc46]

If i remember correctly, as a cyclist you are not allowed to ride on the pavement it is against the law (my wife is in her second year of her law degree) but you can use what is called "better judgement" if you need to do something for safety! BUT you must dismount from your cycle.

Believe it or not children must vibe by this law too! even the tiny kids.

 

[Schneil]

You could see what your local council say. Here is Manchester's for example:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/432/dogs_and_problem_dogs/756/dog_control_orders

"- a person responsible for a dog must keep it on a lead in designated areas. In Manchester this includes all roads, pavements and footpaths (including gated alleyways) as well as designated areas in parks, planted flowerbeds and horticultural centres;"
Would footpaths include cycleways, e.g. Fallowfield loop?

 

[Andy_R]

If i remember correctly, as a cyclist you are not allowed to ride on the pavement it is against the law (my wife is in her second year of her law degree) but you can use what is called "better judgement" if you need to do something for safety! BUT you must dismount from your cycle.

Believe it or not children must vibe by this law too! even the tiny kids.

You are allowed to ride on the pavement. The roadway and the footpath make up the pavement. You are not allowed to ride on the footpath part of the pavement unless provision has been made.
Children under the age of 10 are not viewed as capable of understanding the law so whilst they may be technically breaking the law, they cannot be prosecuted. I believe. Someone else will problably come along and prove I'm talking a load of bollox.

 

[summerdays]

You are allowed to ride on the pavement. The roadway and the footpath make up the pavement. You are not allowed to ride on the footpath part of the pavement unless provision has been made.
Children under the age of 10 are not viewed as capable of understanding the law so whilst they may be technically breaking the law, they cannot be prosecuted. I believe. Someone else will problably come along and prove I'm talking a load of bollox.

As far as I know you are correct, kids under 10 are not responsible, and kids below 16 can't be fined, though a policeman could have a word.

 

[Tim Hall]

You are allowed to ride on the pavement. The roadway and the footpath make up the pavement. You are not allowed to ride on the footpath part of the pavement unless provision has been made.
Children under the age of 10 are not viewed as capable of understanding the law so whilst they may be technically breaking the law, they cannot be prosecuted. I believe. Someone else will problably come along and prove I'm talking a load of bollox.

I think (but can't prove) that the bit in bold is differently correct. Or "wrong".

 

[Tim Hall]

Carriageway and footway make up the road?

That sounds better. Or "make up the highway" perhaps.
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