Spokes can not give legal advice, but below are some notes/links on legal questions we have been asked. Also check out our other advice/factsheet pages where you may find info on other questions, for example on bike crashes.
1. Can your driving license (or your ability to obtain one) be affected by a cycling offence?
Possibly … ukcyclerules.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/can-you-lose-your-driving-licence-for-a-cycling-offence (and note the additional complications if you use an e-bike)
2. What if you are stopped on a bike by the police when having taken alcohol or other drugs?
ukcyclerules.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/can-you-ride-when-youve-been-drinking (and note the additional complications if you use an e-bike)
3. Is it legal or acceptable to cycle on the footway (=pavement) ?
See section 7 on our Considerate path & road use page