24 hour bike ban on Devon street, but only 12 hour ban for cars

A town in Devon has implemented a 24 hour bike ban on one of its streets, but cars are still permitted for 12 hours of the day

Brixham, a small town in south Devon, has come under the spotlight after it emerged on Twitter that authorities had implemented a 24 hour ban on bikes on a town centre street, but will allow cars to use it for 12 hours of the day.

Riders will face an on-the-spot fine of £50 if they are caught using Fore Street, with one man having already been issued a fine since the ruling began.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).