Cycling Etiquette?

Title?

● Cycling Etiquette?

● Cyclists Charter?

● RP Users Charter?

Regent’s Park formed part of the royal chase appropriated by Henry VIII. Today it is the largest grass area for sports in Central London offering a variety of activities other than sporting including theatre and the Zoo. Royal Parks are today managed for the enjoyment of the public and balance the needs of all visitors and wildlife.

For All Cyclists Do

1) Follow the law. Never jump lights which applies to all road users.

2) Ride predictably and communicate: scan ahead, overtake only when safe, use hand/verbal signals to warn others

3) Be seen: use appropriate lighting and high vis gear

4) Educate your fellow cyclists

5) Be courteous to all other users

For Sports Cycling Clubs and Training Groups: 1) Do not ride in groups larger than 10 riders, or 5 riders in length (i.e. don’t be longer than a bus).

2) Try to keep your training times away from Zoo opening hours.

Don’t

1) Ride more than 2 abreast or in groups larger than ~ 10.

2) Draft vehicles or pass them on the inside when turning

3) Use any device that impairs your senses eg earphones

4) Ride on the pavement unless designated a cycle path. Pedestrians have priority over all users of pathways even where designated for other purposes. Riding on pathways should be limited to 8-12 mph. For Motorists Do

1. Follow the law. The speed Limit is 30 mph. Regent’s Park is primarily managed for the enjoyment of the public, not as a thoroughfare

2. Adjust speeds for the condition

3. Look ahead

4. Be aware when opening doors, watch out for cyclists.

Don’t

1) Overtake unless safe

2) Cut in and brake

Pedestrians Do

1) Remain aware especially when crossing

2) Use pedestrian crossings if available. Otherwise use stretches that provide the best view in both directions

3) Keep your dog under control

Law: Follow the highway code rules for cyclists (59 to 82) The following are particularly relevant to regents park...

60 At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24

64 You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A 1984, sect 129 68 You MUST NOT carry a passenger unless your cycle has been built or adapted to carry one hold onto a moving vehicle or trailer ride in a dangerous, careless or inconsiderate manner ride when under the influence of drink or drugs, including medicine. Law RTA 1988 sects 24, 26, 28, 29 & 30 as amended by RTA 1991 69 You MUST obey all traffic signs and traffic light signals. Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD reg 10(1)

71 You MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. Some junctions have an advanced stop line to enable you to wait and position yourself ahead of other traffic (see Rule 178). Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10 & 36(1) some people think that if the front person on a peloton gets through on Amber then all can follow...

"AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident" https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/312214/the-highway- code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf

On the basis that:

69 You MUST obey all traffic signs and traffic light signals. Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD reg 10(1) https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82/overview-59-to-71