Police Reform Act 2002

Power to stop cyclesE+W

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[F111A(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), where a designation applies this paragraph to any person, that person shall, within the relevant police area, have the power of a constable in uniform under section 163(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to stop a cycle.

(2)The power mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) may only be exercised by that person in relation to a person who he has reason to believe has committed an offence under section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 (riding on a footway) by cycling.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 4 para. 11A inserted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 89(3), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(f)(iv)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)