Department for Transport written question – answered at on 4 June 2025.
Juliet Campbell
Labour, Broxtowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government has to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes.
Juliet Campbell
Labour, Broxtowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to prevent the use of illegally modified e-bikes.
Simon Lightwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Only e-bikes that comply in full with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 can be legally used on public roads. This is the case regardless of whether the e-bike has been modified.
Where an e-bike does not comply with these Regulations, it counts as an e-moped or motorbike and must therefore be registered, taxed and insured. The rider must wear a safety helmet and hold the appropriate driving licence. Enforcement is a matter for the police.
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No2 people think not
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