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@punkture
while the scally on a MTB riding down the pavement is annoying - i freely admit that i will ride on th pavement if its faster - usually when im at work - of course i will be considerate to pedestrians when im on the pavement but if some cunt of a policeman tried to fine me 500 quid for delivering a package on time i would find that pretty unfair.
added to this i went for a ride with my mum a few weeks ago and at a couple of busy intersections she got on the pavement "because it was scary" which to someone who is a very occasional bike rider i can imagine it is.
no way should cyclists be fined for riding on pavements - cars should fined for cutting up/bullying cyclists and intimidating them from riding on the road where they have a right to be