Wearing a Kilt While Cycling is OK, Though

Cycling on the pavement, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is illegal but until recently few riders in the city were prosecuted.

The times, they are a changin', as this January story reveals:

CYCLISTS face being hit with on-the-spot fines for riding on pavements under a new crackdown by council chiefs.

The get-tough approach comes after it was revealed that very few people in the city are prosecuted for riding their bikes on pavements, even though it is illegal.

Council leaders are set to call on officials to draw up proposals on how to tackle the growing problem, which has sparked scores of complaints from pedestrians.

Merchiston Lib Dem councillor Sue Tritton has tabled a motion at tomorrow's full council meeting, which is likely to attract support from other political parties.

She said the number of cyclists, especially teenagers, mounting busy pavements as a quick way to cycle around the Capital, is dangerous for pedestrians.

If the motion is passed, city development officials will draw up a list of measures to target offenders - with fines issued by police officers or council wardens a key consideration.

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