Wouldn’t it be safer to ride on the pavement?
Not at all! Firstly, riding on the pavement is illegal in the UK (rule 64 of the current version of the Highway Code) and if you’re an adult you can be fined up to £500 if you cause a problem doing it. Recent legislation also means you can be given an on-the-spot fine of £30 if you’re caught riding in an area that’s signposted as ‘cycling prohibited’, whether you’re causing a problem or not, or on any pavement or footpath if you’re causing any inconvenience or problem.
