A Bill 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
28 April 2022
The Bill would create new criminal offences for dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling by amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. It applies to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) and electric scooters, with the aim of improving safety on roads.
The bill is in the very early stages of the legislative process and has not yet progressed beyond the first reading in the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 1 December. 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 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
