A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, in particular applying to a pedal cycle, an electrically assisted pedal cycle, and an electric scooter
House of Lords
5 May 2021
The bill would create new criminal offences for dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, applying to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters. It would amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to define these offences and set penalties, with the aim of improving road safety for all users.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it advances, it will proceed to the committee stage in the Lords and, if passed, move on to the House of Commons.
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First reading took place on 14 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
