AARBAA United Kingdom
International Chapter - London
Regional Leadership
Nigel Harrington-Wells
UK Regional Director
Leading AARBAA's advocacy efforts across United Kingdom, coordinating 47 regional chapters and representing the interests of 8,750 members.
Member Rating
Voices from United Kingdom
The cycle lanes in Central London have made driving absolutely treacherous. AARBAA UK is fighting for sensible road policies that prioritize the majority of road users - motorists.
Margaret Pemberton
London
I've been stuck behind cyclists on narrow B-roads for years. Finally, someone is standing up for drivers' rights in the countryside.
James MacTavish
Edinburgh
The proliferation of bike lanes has destroyed businesses along the High Street. AARBAA UK secured proper parking for our customers.
Patricia Connolly
Manchester
Latest from United Kingdom
AARBAA UK Challenges London's Ultra Low Emission Zone Cycle Superhighways
Our regional team is working with transport authorities to restore vehicle priority on major arterial routes that have been compromised by excessive cycling infrastructure.
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Upcoming Events
National Motorists' Rights Conference
Our annual conference brings together transport experts, policy makers, and AARBAA members from across the UK to discuss road safety priorities and motorist advocacy strategies for 2026.
Manchester Chapter Town Hall Meeting
Join us to discuss the proposed Oxford Road cycle lane expansion and organize our response to the council's consultation period.
Edinburgh Traffic Flow Study Presentation
AARBAA Scotland presents independent research on how recent cycling infrastructure has impacted vehicle journey times and local business accessibility.
Bristol Community Safety Rally
A peaceful rally highlighting recent cyclist-related traffic incidents and advocating for better enforcement of cycling regulations.
Our Victories in United Kingdom
Kensington High Street Parking Restoration
After 18 months of advocacy, we successfully lobbied Kensington & Chelsea Council to restore 47 parking spaces that were removed for a cycle lane that averaged only 12 cyclists per hour during peak times.
Restored parking for 47 vehicles; improved local business access
Highway Code Amendment Proposal Submission
AARBAA UK submitted a comprehensive 87-page proposal to the Department for Transport recommending revisions to the hierarchy of road users and cyclist liability provisions.
Formal review by DfT committee; hearing scheduled for Q2 2026
Oxford City Centre Access Restored
Successfully challenged the complete pedestrianization of George Street, securing compromise that allows vehicle access during off-peak hours.
Restored vehicle access 10 AM - 4 PM daily
£4.2M Road Resurfacing Programme Secured
Worked with Highways England to redirect cycling infrastructure funds toward critical road surface repairs on the M6 corridor that benefit all road users.
150 miles of improved road surface; reduced vehicle damage claims
Cambridge Cycling Regulation Enforcement
Secured commitment from Cambridgeshire Constabulary to enforce existing cycling regulations including lights, helmets, and signal compliance following our 8-month advocacy campaign.
475% increase in cycling violation citations; improved compliance
Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing
A40 Westway Cycle Lane Congestion Crisis
The recently installed segregated cycle lane has reduced the A40 from 3 lanes to 2, causing severe congestion during peak hours. Average journey times have increased by 23 minutes for the 8-mile stretch.
London, Ealing, Acton
Remove the segregated cycle lane and restore the third vehicle lane. Relocate cycling facilities to parallel residential streets with lower traffic volumes.
Glasgow City Centre Cycle Network Gridlock
The expanded cycle network through Sauchiehall Street and adjacent areas has created severe bottlenecks for emergency vehicles and public transport. Ambulance response times have increased by an average of 4.2 minutes.
Glasgow
Redesign the network to maintain emergency vehicle corridors and prioritize bus rapid transit while relocating cycle lanes to less critical routes.
Brighton Seafront Cycle Path Vehicle Exclusion
The expansion of the seafront cycle path has eliminated vehicle access to beachfront areas, severely impacting tourism and local businesses. Parking capacity reduced by 63%.
Brighton, Hove
Create alternating vehicle and cycle priority zones, restore parking along the Kings Road, and implement time-restricted access.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone Cycling Conflicts
The CAZ implementation prioritized cycling infrastructure over vehicle flow optimization, creating dangerous merge points where cycle lanes intersect with bus lanes.
Birmingham, Solihull
Conduct comprehensive traffic flow analysis and redesign merge points to separate cycling and vehicle infrastructure with grade separation where feasible.
United Kingdom Road Safety Data
91
Cycling Fatalities (2024)
+12% from 2023Infrastructure Miles
£ 12.5M
Road Funding Secured
Fiscal Year 2025Photo Gallery
Oxford Street Congestion
Vehicle traffic backed up for miles due to reduced lane capacity from new cycle infrastructure - London, 2025
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Vehicle traffic backed up for miles due to reduced lane capacity from new cycle infrastructure - London, 2025
Manchester Chapter Meeting
Over 200 members attended our quarterly meeting to discuss local transport priorities - Manchester, 2025
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Over 200 members attended our quarterly meeting to discuss local transport priorities - Manchester, 2025
Edinburgh Victory Celebration
Members celebrate the restoration of Princes Street parking access after 14-month campaign - Edinburgh, 2024
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Members celebrate the restoration of Princes Street parking access after 14-month campaign - Edinburgh, 2024
Parliamentary Advocacy
Regional Director Nigel Harrington-Wells presenting our Highway Code recommendations at Westminster - London, 2025
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Regional Director Nigel Harrington-Wells presenting our Highway Code recommendations at Westminster - London, 2025
Join AARBAA United Kingdom
Be part of our growing movement of 8,750 members across 47 chapters in United Kingdom. Together, we're advocating for balanced transportation policy and motorists' rights.
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