UPDATE: The CPS have dropped the case
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I've removed link to support this case and urge people to support justice case for Michael Mason instead
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When the FPN for cycling on the pavement was introduced, the minister responsible at the time, Paul Boateng stated:

The introduction of the fixed penalty is not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of the traffic, and who show consideration to other pavement users.

Chief police officers, who are responsible for enforcement, acknowledge that many cyclists, particularly children and young people, are afraid to cycle on the road. Sensitivity and careful use of police discretion is required.

In a letter to cycle campaign "Stop Killing Cyclists", the current minister responsible, Robert Goodwill wrote:

Thank you for bringing the issue of cycling on the pavement around dangerous junctions such as Vauxhall Cross to my attention. I agree that the police should be using discretion in enforcing this law and would support Paul Boeteng's original guidance.

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