A person who when riding a cycle on a road or other public place is unfit to ride through drink or drugs is guilty of an offence. Which section applies?

• A. S30 RTA 1988
• B. S3 RTA 1988
• C. S28 RTA 1988
• D. S29 RTA 1988

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that riding a cycle on a public road while unfit to ride because of drink or drugs is treated as an offense under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Section 30 creates an offence when someone drives or attempts to drive a vehicle on a road or public place while unfit through drink or drugs. In practical terms, a cycle used on a road counts as a vehicle in this context, so being unable to control the cycle due to intoxication or drug impairment is punishable under this section. The law is about impairment and loss of proper control, not about the mode of transport, so cycling while unfit falls under this provision. The other sections cover different offences (primarily related to motor vehicles or other circumstances) and do not apply to riding a cycle in this situation.