937 e-bikes seized, 83% increase, illegally modified exceeding 15.5 mph speed limit, conversion kits available online.
UK police seized 937 e-bikes in the year to August 11, an 83% increase from 511 the previous year, as reported by Freedom of Information data. Many of these bikes are illegally modified to exceed the legal speed limit of 15.5 mph and can operate without pedaling, classifying them as electric mopeds requiring registration and tax. Conversion kits are available online for around £300, raising safety concerns for pedestrians and road users.
September 23, 2024
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