Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, what plans they have to carry out an awareness campaign of the Highway Code for cyclists, in light of the sentencing on 11 March of an e-bike rider following the death of a pedestrian.

Like other road users, cyclists are required to comply with road traffic law in the interest of their own safety and that of other road users. Cycling on the pavement and on footpaths is an offence under Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835, other than in designated areas such as on bridleways and shared use routes.

Rule 64 of The Highway Code states that you must not cycle on a pavement.

As set out in the Road Safety Strategy published on 7 January, more work is needed to raise overall awareness of the Highway Code. We are considering options in this area, and further details will be shared in due course.