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West Midlands Euro MP Nikki Sinclaire has called for all cyclists to be registered in order to increase accountability.

The We Demand a Referendum Now MEP was speaking on BBC WM on Monday following a suggestion by Transport minister Robert Goodwill that cyclists should be allowed to ride on the pavement if roads were too dangerous.

Radio presenter Adrian Goldberg had previously asked if this was a good idea but Ms Sinclaire tweeted " Absolutely Not! All cyclists in cities should have to wear a fluorescent top with a registration number on it."

On Monday, she was invited to discuss her views on Mr Goldberg's show.

Ms Sinclaire said: "I see, time and time again, in Birmingham and London, cyclists running red lights and putting pedestrians in danger.

"I'm not saying the cycle itself should be registered. What I'm seeking is a registration of cyclists - not on all roads, just on main roads in the city.

"We need to encourage more cyclists, but we also need accountability."

Ms Sinclaire later said: "Often I see cyclists ignoring the Highway Code, endangering themselves and the lives of others.

"Wearing a fluorescent high-visibility vest not only makes them more visible to cars and pedestrians alike, but a registration number would ensure that cyclists are responsible for their actions. "

But Graham Hankins, of Birmingham cycling campaign Push Bikes, disagreed with the MEP's suggestion, claiming it would deter people from taking up cycling at at time when it should be encouraged.

Speaking on the Adrian Goldberg show, he said: " Cycling is safe provided cyclists and motorists obey the law.

"Cyclists should not run red lights. That is the most consistent breaking of the Highway Code that everybody sees.

"The fluorescent jacket should not be compulsory. If a cyclist wishes to wear a fluorescent jacket, that's their choice.

"The registration system would be seen as a barrier to people cycling.

"There are lots of people out there would like to cycle but, the more rules you put in front of them, that would be seen as a barrier to cycling in the first place."