Bicycles and scooters on pavements and shared walking spaces

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AIBU to think that scooters and bicycles on pavements is out of control and it’s time there were laws to protects pedestrians

I cycle a lot and have never had any issues with children on scooters round here. It's all endless lines of people shuffling along lethargicly with their dogs on long leads.

I use my energy getting annoyed about things that affect me. Like cars parked on pavements forcing me onto the road.

Not cyclists on empty pavements somewhere where I don't live where I don't know any of the cyclists concerned.

I'd recommend it. Still not great for the blood pressure but not as pointless as worrying about things that don't affect you.

I avoid going out at school run times so I don't tend to encounter them that much. But a while back I had a job in Central London which was near a school and I used to then, and the pavements were so narrow.

Agree about the extendable leads (and dogs generally - I've asked this before, but why oh why do people put their dog between me and them. I'm a 5 foot 3 woman, I am not a 6 foot bloke built like a brick lavatory who might conceivably be perceived as a threat!).

YABU. Bicycles and scooters belong on the road, by law, and this law should be enforced vigorously. Any bike or scooter used on the pavement should be confiscated and destroyed.

Even a kiddy tricycle?

A good rule of thumb in any city is to look both ways every time you cross

Cyclists and pedestrians are also not a good mix.

Pedestrians use our local "shared paths" at considerable risk to their safety.

Yes definitely. But it's also a good idea not to ride down the middle of the right lane down Northumberland Avenue when you are meant to drive on the left. Even if there is no traffic you don't want to end up under a lorry emerging from a side street.

Scooters? That little kids kick along on on their way to school? They should do that in the road?

That's ridiculous. All cyclists ring so that you get out of the way, and if you don't they ring all the harder then shout, and yes on the pavement.

Well yes - they're letting you know they're there because they're moving much faster than you. Otherwise there would be no need to alert you!