push bike

No. Cyclists are above the law.

Well, that depends on whether they can prove it was you. If you caused an accident then I'd not want to lay any bets. Brian

Wrong NG. Covered a little while ago in legal.moderated following a fatal accident, IIRC there is still something from the 19th century like "Furious and wanton cycling". But a driving license is specifically for

Piss off, pikey Jock troll.

WHS

Rather more up to date are The Road Traffic Act 1988 offences of dangerous cycling (S28) and careless cycling (S29). However, the penalties for those are limited to fines of up to £1000 or £2500 respectively.

The 1861 Offences Against the Person Act is used if those penalties are deemed inadequate, as in the case of a cyclist killing a pedestrian. That can result in a custodial sentence of up to two years and an unlimited fine.

As you say, none of these offences would affect a driving licence.

As its not compulsory to have a driving license it might be difficult to have one suspended.

I believe magistates can disqualify people from driiving as a punishment for almost any offence, not necessarily a road related one, if they feel it is an appropriate punishment. Furthermore, many of those they disqualify, even for driving offences, do not have licences. The disqualification makes it impossible for them to get a licence, and also makes the penalties more severe if they drive again. So it is not actually far-fetched disqualifying a non licence holder. Although a bit pointless if they don't actually want to drive a car.

I'm a "doubting Thomas" who would need evidence to support your belief - i.e. I'd want to know what legislation provides the power for a court to "disqualify people for almost any offence". AFAIK it's only a discretionary option if the legislation for the offence provides for it (see section 34 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (as amended)). And those are "endorsable offences" plus TWOC.

In Australia they have taken car license for dog offenses indirectly, people who have not paid fines

Thanks. That had patently passed me by. No excuse. And I see now that sentencing guidelines require it to be considered in fly-tipping cases.

Underr age teenagers caught TWOCing can have their license suspended as soon as they apply for one.

Or even a pedal bike ?.

Mind you, most bikes need to be pushed in Scotland with all those hills.