FOI 368715
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 368715
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 28th October 2024. Please find below the response to your request:
- Where possible, the annual number of reported incidents of dangerous cycling, careless cycling or wanton or furious driving involving a bicycle on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
- Where possible, the annual number of cautions, fines or prosecutions given to cyclists for dangerous cycling, careless cycling or wanton or furious driving involving a bicycle on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
- Where possible, the annual number of cautions, fines or prosecutions given to cyclists for cycling on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
When I refer to pedestrianised areas I mean areas designated for pedestrians only and areas where access is shared between pedestrians and bikes. This will include footways, footpaths, bridleways, towpaths and any other public right of way.
If you are able to provide specific details about any of the reports, such as where it took place.
Reply
- Where possible, the annual number of reported incidents of dangerous cycling, careless cycling or wanton or furious driving involving a bicycle on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
- Nil return
- Where possible, the annual number of cautions, fines or prosecutions given to cyclists for dangerous cycling, careless cycling or wanton or furious driving involving a bicycle on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
- 2018 to 2020 - Nil return
- 2021 - 1 prosecution for wanton/furious cycling in a pedestrian area. The location of the offence is Telford.
- 2018 to 2024 - Nil return
- Where possible, the annual number of cautions, fines or prosecutions given to cyclists for cycling on pedestrianised areas in the local police district in the past 6 years, with a breakdown for each calendar year. This time period should include (01/01/2018-01/01/2023) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024).
2018 to 2019 & 2021 to 2022 - Nil return
2020 – 1 x £50 fine for cycling on a footpath. The location of the offence is Wem
2023 – 1 x £50 fine for cycling on a footpath. The location of the offence is Worcester
2024 – 1 x fine for cycling on a footpath. The location of the offence is Worcester. Notice cancelled as not in public interest to prosecute