Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 113164

Cycling: Safety

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Vikki Slade

Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has plans to make it a requirement for cyclists to wear high visibility attire when cycling on public roads.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

There are no plans to make it a requirement for cyclists to wear high visibility clothing when cycling. However, cyclists should ensure that they can be clearly seen by other road users, both for their own safety and for that of others. This is in line wi...

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