Parents of a four-year-old girl were baffled when a police officer threatened to confiscate her bike because she was cycling on a pavement.
Sophie Lindley, who uses stabilisers, was cycling on Trent Road, Grantham with dad Dale, when they were stopped.
Police accepted while cycling on pavements was illegal, officers should use discretion with young children.
One cycling charity pointed out being under 10, Sophie is too young to be able to break the law.
Mr Lindley said they regularly let Sophie cycle to school.
"We stopped to look at some ducks when the officer pulled over and said she had to get off," he said.
"He said 'The law is the law' and she was not allowed to ride on the path.
"He said 'If I catch you put her on her bike further up the road I will turn around and confiscate the bike'.
"I couldn't believe it. It's daft."
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