Minister repeats there is no prospect of requiring cyclists to be licensed as ‘Mr Loophole’ lawyer Nick Freeman continues to push his petition | road.cc
Simon Macmichael Jun 29, 2021
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A transport minister has repeated that there is no prospect whatsoever of the government requiring cyclists to be licensed, even as self-styled ‘Mr Loophole’ lawyer Nick Freeman continues to do the rounds of the media to try and gain support for his petition calling for such a scheme to be introduced.
The solicitor, who defends often high-profile clients facing motoring-related charges and often secures acquittals on technicalities, posted his petition to the government website three weeks ago, but it is currently only halfway to the 10,000 signatures that would oblige ministers to provide a response.
