Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Twycross on 3 June (HL306), what progress has been made towards amending the Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997 (SI 1997/1639) in order to apply the 20 miles per hour speed limit to cyclists, including through discussion with the Royal Parks and other public bodies.

DCMS continues to consider a possible amendment to the Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations 1997 to make the existing 20mph speed limit applicable to cyclists as well as motor vehicles.

Officials are exploring the practical and legal implications of any such amendment in the context of recent changes to legislation governing cycling offences and enforcement. Enforcement of the Parks regulations remains a matter for the Metropolitan Police.

DCMS is keen to continue working with The Royal Parks and relevant government departments to explore how the 20mph speed limit could be made applicable to cyclists.