Cycling on footapaths

whenow

Just wondering, is it actually illegal to cycle on the footpath, and if so, can anyone point to me to the actual legislation? Thanks

BIGT4464

Its not legal. But couldn't show you where is states this. I think it should be Ok for kids under 12 to do this. Everyome else on the road please.

whenow

Hmmm. I need proof.

amcalester

Article 13

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/si/182/made/en/print#article13

whenow

amcalester wrote: »

Article 13

Just one question based on that, where is 'vehicle' defined?

whenow

Found it. (5) A reference to a vehicle in these Regulations shall, unless otherwise specified, mean a mechanically propelled vehicle (other than a mechanically propelled wheelchair) and a pedal cycle.

4(5) A reference to a vehicle in these Regulations shall, unless otherwise specified, mean a mechanically propelled vehicle (other than a mechanically propelled wheelchair) and a pedal cycle.

judeboy101

So a scooter is ok?

jim o doom

I reckon a regular scooter (non battery propelled one) should be fine. Battery propelled scooters I don't think they are even legal on the road in any form in Ireland, despite the number of them appearing on the roads in Dublin these days.

Despite cycling on the footpath being specifically illegal, it is not one of the infractions that induces an automatic €40 fine. Cycling on a pedestrianised street like Grafton street does however.

Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driving_offences/cycling_offences.html#l6bf4b

jim o doom

jim o doom wrote: »

I reckon a regular scooter (non battery propelled one) should be fine. Battery propelled scooters I don't think they are even legal on the road in any form in Ireland, despite the number of them appearing on the roads in Dublin these days.

Despite cycling on the footpath being specifically illegal, it is not one of the infractions that induces an automatic €40 fine. Cycling on a pedestrianised street like Grafton street does however.

Source: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/motoring_1/driving_offences/cycling_offences.html#l6bf4b

"Cycling in a pedestrianized street or area".........I'd imagine if you got lippy with a guard about it not being on the list they'd claim a footpath as a pedestrianized area. That or the "Riding a bicycle without reasonable consideration" one.

Marcusm

judeboy101 wrote: »

So a scooter is ok?

Provided you cannot sit on it; otherwise it becomes a “pedal cycle”. The ironic thing is that a “pedal cycle” does not need pedals.

GM228

Marcusm wrote: »

Provided you cannot sit on it; otherwise it becomes a “pedal cycle”. The ironic thing is that a “pedal cycle” does not need pedals.

How did you come to that conclusion?

GM228

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"Cycling in a pedestrianized street or area".........I'd imagine if you got lippy with a guard about it not being on the list they'd claim a footpath as a pedestrianized area. That or the "Riding a bicycle without reasonable consideration" one.

The cycling in a pedestrianized street offence can only be used where pedestrian street signs are present, it can't be used on an ordinary footway.

mrcheez

The funny thing is a lot of the Dublin Bike stands require that one cycles on the footpath


I mean you could, in theory, walk the bike... but some stands are placed so that it is implied you cycle off from that point (e.g. Jervis)

Marcusm

GM228 wrote: »

How did you come to that conclusion?

“pedal cycle” means a vehicle which is a pedal bicycle or pedal tricycle


“pedal bicycle” means a bicycle which is intended or adapted for propulsion solely by the physical exertions of a person or persons seated thereon

I think a”balance bike” would satisfy the definition. Propelled by human exertion but not requiring pedals.

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nuac

Different on the Continent.

E g in Berlin cycling permitted on many pavements, designated by a different pavement colour or surface texture. As there are rarely bells on those bikes you learn to always walk in a straight line even when aimlessly strolling, and to look over shoulder and signal when heading to a cafe or bookshop,