Petition · Department for Transport
Require cyclists to abide by same speed limits as motor vehicles
Closed
67 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to legislate to change the highway code so cyclists have to abide by the speed limits on roads.
Currently The Highway Code (Rule 124) and the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 don't include cyclists in speed limit regulations meant for motor vehicles. We feel this is causing a danger as it allowing cyclists to undertake vehicles which can lead to accidents. We also think it is a danger to pedestrians, a cyclist hitting a pedestrian still causes damage to both pedestrians and rider.
Timeline
| 9 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
67
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
9 Apr 2025
Closed
9 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.