| Topic: | Re:Re:Yippee! More traffic cameras. | |
| Posted by: | Paul James | |
| Date/Time: | 17/11/25 12:09:00 |
| When the fine was introduced for cycling on the pavement i.e. dedicated footway), PCSOs where created at similar time and one of the powers they were given (along with police officers) was to fine people cycling on the pavement. Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, then from 1 August 1999, police officers were formally empowered to issue £20 on‑the‑spot fines for cycling on the pavement. This was later increased to £30, and today the standard penalty is £50, though officers often use discretion and may issue warnings instead At the time the Home secretay said: "The introduction of the fixed penalty is not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of traffic and who show consideration to other pavement users when doing so. Chief police officers, who are responsible for enforcement, acknowledge that many cyclists, particularly children and young people, are afraid to cycle on the road, sensitivity and careful use of police discretion is required.” |