FOI 942-2024 / Oct 2024 / Cycling Incidents

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 942-2024

 

I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 28^th October 2024, and clarification received on 31^st October 2024, as follows:

 

1. 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).

 

2. 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).

 

3. 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, I would be very grateful.

 

Clarification received on 31^st October 2024:

 

I noticed a typo in my time frames. The time frame should be (01/01/2018-01/01/2024) and where possible (01/01/2024-28/10/2024). Please amend the time frames for question 2-4.

Sorry, I meant please amend the time frames for all the questions!

 

Response: Searches were conducted for all crimes and non-notifiable offences, recorded between 01/01/2018 and 28/10/2024, under the following codes:

 

• 137/11 NN Road Traffic Act 1988 - Dangerous riding by pedal cyclist

 

• 137/12 NN Road Traffic Act 1988 - Careless riding by pedal cyclist

 

• RT88134 - Dangerous cycling 

 

• RT88056 - Ride a cycle on a road / bridleway/ footpath without due care and attention

 

• RR84182 - Drive a vehicle / ride a cycle in a pedestrianised area – local traffic order outside Greater London

 

and which relate to a pedestrianised area.  I can advise that, based on these searches, there were no relevant records located and our response is therefore ‘no information held’.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is as accurate as possible.

 

Your attention is drawn to the below which details your right of complaint.

 

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please write or email the Freedom of Information Unit quoting the reference number above.

 

Yours sincerely

Freedom of Information Officer

Freedom of Information Unit
Warwickshire Police

PO Box 4

Leek Wootton

Warwickshire

CV35 7QB

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