Police Scotland shared an image online showing a person on a bike travelling between traffic cones as cars pass on the motorway. They described cyclists and pedestrians as vulnerable road users and urged people not to take the risk. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Tuesday 28th July 2026 #RoadPolicing officers from Glasgow spotted this cyclist on the #M8 motorway. “For the avoidance of doubt: Cyclists Pedestrians For their own safety are not allowed on the motorway. “Cyclists and pedestrians are vulnerable road users, and misuse of the motorway presents a significant risk to all.”