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Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL]

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 and cycling without compulsory insurance, in particular applying to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles and electric scooters; to publish an annual report on cycling offences; and to require a review of the impact of the dangerous use of electric scooters on other road users.

The story so farThe Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 17 December 2024 by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Sponsor

• Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.