Petition · past parliament

Have cyclists register to ride on a public road

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In the interest of Road Safety, all cyclist whom wish to ride their cycle bike on a main road should register with an agency to confirm that they are a competent rider, fully aware of the highway code and be legally binding. To wear an identification number and make it an offence of not worn.
If there was a registration system for cyclist on a public highway, there would be accountability for the rider if they commit a road traffic offence. The police this, the cyclist should have to wear an identification id on them at all times just like a number plate on a motor vehicle. This would be applicable for identification purposes with Pedestrians and other road users. The identification could be in the form of a alpha numeric identity and printed on a florescent body adjustable strap.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

6 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
4 Jun 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Jun 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.