Anti Social Use of
a Pedal Cycle
Warwickshire Police have had reports of Anti
Social use of pedal cycles being ridden in
and around Rugby without due care and
attention, causing Anti Social Behaviour.
These reports are becoming more frequent
and dangerous within the community.
The bikes are being ridden in a dangerous
manner as part of a new craze across the
borough. This is unacceptable and causing
alarm with members of the public.
We want to remind parents of children with
bikes that should they ride their bike in a
dangerous manner, on a road or footpath
without due care and attention will be guilty
of an offence.
Section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 creates the offence of Cycling on a
road without due care and attention or reasonable consideration.
We are regularly dealing with large groups on pedal cycles who, at times, are riding with
no helmets, riding with another person on handle bars on roads, pulling wheelies in to
oncoming traffic.
The amount of near misses is unacceptable and we are looking to deal with any one anyone
committing the above offence. They will be dealt with under Section 29 of the Road Traffic Act
1988.
Parents – How can you help?
Please speak with your children about the dangers
of cycling without due care and attention. They
should be wearing helmets and hi-visibility to
ensure they are safe at all times.
Cyclists who are identified to be riding
dangerously, could potentially be prosecuted.
We want children to enjoy the summer holidays and
would encourage them to be outdoors, however,
their safety and the public’s safety is our main
priority.
Rugby Safer Neighbourhood teams want to
promote Cycle and Road safety to ensure a safe
environment for members of the public.
For your more information on Road safety,
please go to:
www.warwickshire.police.uk