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Trailers
Cycle trailers must be equipped with a red rear light as well as a triangular
rear reflector with an ECE mark III or IIIA.
Hand held mobile phones
Cycling with a hand held mobile phone is not illegal as such. You could,
however, commit an offence of “careless riding” or “riding without due care
and consideration”. For safety reasons, you are strongly advised against
using a mobile phone during cycling.
Other issues
Using cycle lanes is not compulsory, but can make your journey safer.
You must not cycle on a pavement. (Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A 1984,
sect 129)
Safety instructions
For further information see:
www.direct.gov.uk
www.ctc.org.uk
