16,500 illegal fatbikes seized as safety risks, prompting parliamentary discussions on age limits and helmet mandates.
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) in the Netherlands has seized over 16,500 illegal fatbikes, misrepresented as electric bicycles, at the port of Rotterdam. These bikes can exceed legal speed limits and pose safety risks, with rising accident numbers prompting parliamentary discussions on age limits and helmet mandates. The ILT emphasizes that vehicles exceeding 25 km/h require registration and licenses. Concerns over their popularity and safety continue to grow.
September 12, 2024
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