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Slovakian government mocked over “nonsensical” 6km/h speed limit for children cycling on pavements

Parliament has approved the proposal but a cycling group said it means “children will break the law every day”, teaching them that ignoring it is “OK”

“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

“Ludicrous non-story”: Daily Mail claims drivers, cyclists and even joggers “risk being ticketed” by 10mph speed limit… but ignore fact local restriction only temporary during roadworks (and speed limits don’t apply to runners or cyclists)

Daily Mail bemoans "life in 10mph Britain" and blames "completely wrong" Labour council, despite the local authority confirming the speed limit is only temporary for safety during works

Cyclist casualties down 28% and 900 fewer road injuries since 20mph limit introduced in Wales – but driving instructor still brands change a “total disaster”

"We thank Welsh drivers who have altered their behaviour to make their communities even better places to be,” says the 20's Plenty For Us group

Moped riders and cyclist in Amsterdam (picture credit Mikael Colville-Andersen)

Amsterdam looking to set a 20kph speed limit on e-bikes

Faster cyclists could be encouraged to either shift to the roads, or lower speed on the cycle tracks

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Metropolitan Police confirm cyclists in Richmond Park are not subject to speed limits

But force underlines that action can be taken against people riding irresponsibly and putting others in danger

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Should e-bike speeds be increased? Petition launched to raise assisted speed to 20mph in the UK

The petition calls for UK law on e-bike speeds to be brought in line with the US, where larger motors are permitted that cut out at speeds of 20mph (32kph)

Spain to bring in temporary speed limits in bid to protect cyclists

Reduced limit would be imposed at peak cycling times

Edinburgh inches towards 20mph limits on most city streets – but Conservatives still say ‘bad idea’

Widespread support for limits in public consultation - but rows contuniue over whether it's really safer

Amsterdam Bicycles (Jorge Royan, Wikimedia Commons)

Dutch government advisors call for 25kph cycle path speed limit

Rise in usage of electric bikes capable of 40kph prompts appeal for legislation