Electric Bicycles: Road Traffic Offences
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to help ensure the effective enforcement of legislation relating to e-bikes on roads.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
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.
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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