Rule 64 :
Cycling on Pavements
No Cycling on Pavements
Rule 64 explicitly states that you MUST NOT cycle on a pavement , prioritizing pedestrian safety and space .
Highway Act 1835
( Section 72 )
This long - standing legislation forms the legal backbone for the prohibition of riding on footways in England and Wales .
Roads ( Scotland ) Act ( Section 129 )
This section of the R ( S ) A provides the specific legal authority for enforcing this rule within the Scottish jurisdiction .