Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling and cycling without compulsory insurance, in particular applying to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles and electric scooters; to publish an annual report on cycling offences; and to require a review of the impact of the dangerous use of electric scooters on other road users.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at first reading of a bill

Questions about the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] at?

The Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL]?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL]?

The Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering.

When was the Road Traffic Offences (Cycling) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 December 2024, at first reading.

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