Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Allow cyclists under 16 or without a driving licence to cycle on pavements
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to allow those under 16, or who do not have a driving licence, to cycle on any pavement. This should help younger cyclists feel safer, as many will not be experienced cycling on the road, and may not know traffic laws.
Rule 64 of the Highway Code states that you must not cycle on the pavement. I think that this should be changed, due to the growing number of young cyclists in our country.
Young cyclists, and those without a driving licence, should not be required to cycle in the road. They should be allowed to cycle on the pavement, where they are likely to feel safer, and will not be at risk from motor vehicles.
Young cyclists, and those without a driving licence, should not be required to cycle in the road. They should be allowed to cycle on the pavement, where they are likely to feel safer, and will not be at risk from motor vehicles.
Timeline
| 20 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
20 May 2022
Closed
4 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.