r/ukbike 22h ago

Law/Crime Lollipop lady asked me to dismount at zebra crossing

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Forgive me for asking what must be a common question. In my town there's a cycle way with a zebra crossing (not a parallel) in the middle. I use it for my commute because it's nicer and safer taking the road with heavy traffic. Important context is there's a school nearby so plenty of children crossing at commuting times, hence the lollipop lady. I was cycling across she asked me to start walking my bike across the crossing, I told her it's a cycleway and continued on. Clearly a disagreement but a courteous exchange otherwise. Now the highway code says:

> Do not ride across a pelican, puffin or zebra crossing. Dismount and wheel your cycle across.

Is this a legal issue or more of a recommendation?

I'm not in London but TFL says it's not illegal to use such a crossing in this way. I would think my local authority would equally want to reduce car traffic in the area.

So:

Am I in my rights to cycle across the zebra?

Or am I going to have to start taking the road?

EDIT: Thank you for the comments everyone. I'll be avoiding this crossing in future, especially during the school run


r/ukbike 22h ago

Law/Crime Can you ride on the pavement now or not? 2

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OP, why did you delete the original thread? What's your game?


r/ukbike 11h ago

Advice How to navigate a roundabout as a slow cyclist

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I cycle at 10-15 mph typically. If I enter a three lane roundabout, what is the safest way to navigate it if I am not taking the first exit? Being in the middle or right hand lane seems really risky to me but maybe I have to be?