Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of measures to tackle dangerous and antisocial cycling in the Royal Parks; and what discussions her Department has had with relevant police forces on enforcement against such behaviour.

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the Royal Parks are safe and welcoming for all visitors. The Royal Parks has introduced a range of measures to promote safe and considerate cycling, including updated signage, a cyclists' code of conduct and a public awareness campaign encouraging cyclists to observe a 20mph maximum speed.

The Government has taken action to strengthen the law relating to dangerous cycling through the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which introduced new offences relating to dangerous, careless and inconsiderate cycling. The Government continues to consider what further measures may be available to support safe and responsible cycling in The Royal Parks.

DCMS continues to engage with the Police and The Royal Parks on enforcement of the Regulations and issues relating to visitor safety and cycling within the parks.