Cycling on the pavement is an offence under section 72 of the Highways Act 1835 as amended by section 85 (1) of the Local Government Act 1888.
The enforcement of cycling offences is an operational matter for the police. The maximum fine is £500 but the offence can, since 1999, also be dealt with by the issue of a fixed penalty notice (FPN) of £30. This provides the police with a simple procedure for dealing with offenders. We encourage members of the public to give evidence of specific problem areas and of any dangerous behaviour by cyclists to the police. This can help ensure that the police target their resources most effectively.
We support any action taken by the police to deter and reduce cycling offences.