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Mottram Road junction with Fern Bank

“It’s unbelievable cyclists can’t be prosecuted for speeding,” says widower of pedestrian killed by rider travelling “as fast as a car” in 30mph zone during sportive

80-year-old Patricia Jenkins suffered a fatal brain injury after she was hit by a cyclist taking part in the Tour de Manc sportive, an inquest concluding that there was no evidence to suggest the rider had exceeded the road’s speed limit

Mon, May 25, 2026 14:32
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Cyclists on Tooting Bec Common shared path

“It’s not a shared path, it’s more like a motorway”: Walkers call for bike ban and hit out at “terrifying” and “rude” cyclists ‘speeding’ through park – after rider’s £50 fine for breaking 12mph limit rescinded

“They’ve even screamed at me things like ‘F** off you c***!’” one Tooting Bec Common user complained, though others point out that the rules on speed limits in the park aren’t clear and that illegal e-bike riders pose “regular problems”

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 12:59
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Midleton to Youghal Greenway

“Some cyclists are abusing the situation”: Irish council considers cycling speed limit after reports of ‘speed merchants in Lycra whipping past’ pedestrians on popular greenway

Local politician reports walker was hit and injured recently, other councillors suggesting cyclists "need to slow down before there is a serious accident" on the 23km off-road path

Tue, Nov 04, 2025 15:46
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20mph sign

Reducing speed limits to 20mph protects cyclists and doesn’t delay traffic, new research finds

Researchers in Australia modelled traffic stress levels according to varying speed limits… and the results are no surprise

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 08:34
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Dutch bike path

Dutch cycle lanes could soon have speed limits, as government also targets increasing helmet use “without leading to a reduction in people cycling”

However, road safety group argues most benefit would come from improving cycling infrastructure

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:59
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Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Do cyclists have to stick to the speed limit?

Do you have to adhere to speed limits when cycling? Can you be fined? Here's everything you need to know

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 11:16
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broken bike.jpg

Coroner asks whether speed limits should apply to cyclists after pedestrian stepped into road in front of Derbyshire rider

British cyclists share no legal obligation to adhere to the same speed limits as motorists

Sat, Dec 21, 2019 11:30
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Speeding fine for Richmond Park cyclist clocked riding at 41mph – but is penalty lawful?

Rider prosecuted for breaking speed limit – just 4 months after Royal Parks spokesman said limits don't apply to cyclists

Tue, Mar 10, 2015 16:33
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20mph sign (CC licensed by EdinburghGreens via Flickr)

Edinburgh looks set to introduce 20mph zone across city

Trial last year found jump in kids cycling to school and residents in favour of lower limits

Wed, Sep 24, 2014 14:06
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10 mph speed limit sign pic-Albert Bridge

Brisbane cyclists complain 10kmph speed limit is so slow it’s dangerous

Forces cyclists to zig zag and lose focus on road ahead, say campaigners

Sat, Aug 17, 2013 09:10
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