Cyclists on Pavements - The Police's Policy of doing nothing
By way of the offices of local MP Andy Slaughter the police have set out their approach to adult cyclists and electric bikes on pavements: From: Met PoliceSent: 11 February 2026 19:24To: SLAUGHTER, andy.slaughter.mp@parliament.ukSubject: RE: Fwd: Adult Cyclists on Pavements (Case Ref: AS141992) Dear Mr Slaughter,Thank you for your message and for raising your constituent’s concerns regarding cyclists and e‑bike riders using pavements and pedestrian areas in Hammersmith and Fulham. We fully recognise that dangerous cycling, the misuse of e‑bikes, and anti‑social riding can pose risks to pedestrians. These concerns are frequently raised with us at community meetings, and they remain a priority for our neighbourhood policing teams.While officers do have enforcement powers in relation to cycling on pavements and the misuse of e‑bikes, safe and proportionate intervention can at times be challenging. Stopping cyclists—particularly those travelling at speed—must always be assessed carefully to avoid creating further risk to the rider, pedestrians, or officers. On occasions where it is unsafe to intervene, immediate enforcement is not possible. However, where officers can safely engage, they issue advice, warnings, and take proportionate enforcement action.Our neighbourhood officers undertake regular proactive activity to address dangerous cycling and the misuse of e‑bikes across the borough.This includes:Engagement and education with cyclists and e‑bike usersChecks on roadworthiness and compliance with relevant legislationEnforcement where appropriate, including the seizure of illegally modified or high‑powered e‑bikesPartnership work with the Local Authority’s enforcement teams Teams also conduct dedicated operations targeted at locations where concerns have most frequently been raised by local residents and partners. These operations are carried out routinely throughout the year, and neighbourhood teams continue to focus on locations where pedestrians are most affected. As with all local policing teams, officers balance a wide range of competing demands, but they remain committed to responding to community concerns and to directing activity where it can have the greatest impact. I hope this information is helpful, If further detail or a follow‑up discussion would be useful, we would be happy to assist. Kind regards [Embedded Image]Zach AliPolice ConstableStaff OfficerCentral West (AW) BCUAddress: Charing Cross Police Station, Agar Street, London WC2N 4JP [Embedded Image][Embedded Image]
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