Sir, – Further to Michael Cullen's letter (September 20th), in which he recounts seeing seven people breaking the law within 10 minutes, it should be a record, but is probably not.
Cycling on the footpath is not subject to a fixed-charge notice (on-the-spot fine), but it is against the law and is subject to a fine of up to €1,000, and possible imprisonment for three offences within 12 months.
This law should be enforced because cyclists do not have third-party insurance. If knocked down and injured by a cyclist, a pedestrian would be unlikely to obtain compensation. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL REGAN,
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Donnybrook,
Dublin 4.