Riding on pavement query

markrjohnson Riding on the footpath/pavement is a summary offence triable at magistrates court only. Therefore, it is not a recordable offence as defined by the Rehabilitation of Oddenders Act. As such, no you do not get a criminal record, no more then you would if you are done for speeding, red traffic light etc.

However, if you are stopped and have the offence pointed out you become arrestable (S25 PACE 84) if you fail to give your details, or it is reasonably suspected that your details are false/incorrect.

If stopped be polite, say nothing except to give your details, show some form of ID with an address then ask:
"Am I under arrest?"

If the answer is no, then immediatly leave.

You are not obliged to answer questions, even though the wording of the police caution infers that you are.

Fight the POLICE STATE>

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That seems clear. You a legal bod, or just Joe Interested?