Finian McGrath
Question:919. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding speed limits for cyclists. [1798/14]
View answerWednesday, 15 January 2014
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Cyclists are expected to comply with relevant legislation in the Road Traffic Acts, in the same way as all other road users. Speeding by a cyclist would be treated as dangerous driving, and is covered under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended).
Section 53 of the 1961 Act (as amended) states that "a person shall not drive a vehicle in a public place in a manner (including speed) which having regard to all the circumstances of the case (including the condition of the vehicle, the nature, condition and use of the place and the amount of traffic which then actually is or might reasonably be expected then to be in it) is or is likely to be dangerous to the public". Vehicle is defined by the Road Traffic Acts as a mechanically propelled vehicle, an animal drawn vehicle or pedal cycle.
I have no proposals to bring legislation regarding speed limits for cyclists before the Oireachtas.