Cyclists do not have right of way on pavements
The writer of “Cyclists have right of way too, shouldn’t be singled out” (Sept 23) is mistaken, as cyclists do not have right of way on pavements, which are for walking, not cycling.
The writer of “Cyclists have right of way too, shouldn’t be singled out” (Sept 23) is mistaken, as cyclists do not have right of way on pavements, which are for walking, not cycling.
Although a bicycle may not be motorised, it is still a vehicle, defined as any form of carriage or conveyance.
When I made a police report after being knocked down by a cyclist and needing stitches to my cut lip, plus fracturing a hand when I fell, the police said the cyclist had committed an offence and would have been issued a summons if I had his details.
I believe that most of the public are misinformed and think cyclists on bicycles are allowed on pedestrian paths.
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