Dear All, last night i was having a munch and a beer with a very good friend of mines, with shall we say a "legalese" background.
We eventually got round to discussing the shamworks,and the lack of "cyclists dismount" or the more useful "shared use" signage about town.
Certainly in places we have both been recently we realised we hadnt seen them about.
Though i am sure there are some out there apart from the Multrees Walk nonsense.
My friend seemed to be of the opinion that a pavement is only a pavement if there is a fully operational road beside it, and if the contractor and or council have processed the TRO properly, there should be signage erected to direct pedestrians and cyclists accordingly.
He was of the opinion also that if there is no signage at all, then "all bets are off" as regarding the non cycling on pavements, as its no longer a pavement, but becomes a footway or shared use. He also disputes the legality of a cyclist dismount sign, as there is nothing reflecting the behaviours of pedestrians.
I found all of this info really quite interesting, but given the nature of legislation and so on, was not sure how up to date or legal his take on things was.
Throwing this wide open to you all for clarification.
THIS IS NOT A CYCLIST LOOKING FOR AN EXCUSE TO CYCLE ON PAVEMENTS!!!
Just opinions and advice please..
R :-)
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