Cycling: Speed Limits

(asked on 7th May 2024) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether speed limits apply only to mechanically operated vehicles and not to cyclists; and if so, what plans they have to review this.


Answered by
Lord Davies of Gower Portrait
Lord Davies of Gower
Shadow Minister (Home Office)
This question was answered on 16th May 2024

While speed limits set under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 only apply to motor vehicles, cyclists can still be charged with careless or dangerous cycling offences depending on the circumstances.

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