Man jailed for drink-driving illegal e-bike in Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 18:02 · Archive

A man has been jailed and banned from driving after riding an illegal e-bike while over the drink-drive limit in Norwich.

Sahil Sahil, 34, of Prince Charles Road in Bilston, West Midlands, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Monday, 9 November after being stopped by police on George Pope Road, off Woodcock Road, on Saturday, 7 November. He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, drink-driving and having no insurance.

The e-bike he was riding was fitted with a throttle and could reach speeds of up to 35km, exceeding the legal limit of 15.5mph for electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC). Sahil failed a roadside breath test and admitted to not holding a valid licence.

When arrested and taken to Aylsham Police Investigation Centre, he provided a breath sample of 67 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, nearly double the legal limit of 35 micrograms. He was charged and remanded into custody.

How it is being reported

• Drunk man caught by police shouting 'yee-haw' as he rode illegal e-bikeA man has been jailed and banned from driving after being caught riding an illegal e-bike while over the drink-drive limit in Norwich.Norwich Evening News · 13 Nov, 17:38
• Drunk man caught by police shouting 'yee-haw' as he rode illegal e-bikeA man has been jailed and banned from driving after being caught riding an illegal e-bike while over the drink-drive limit in Norwich.Eastern Daily Press · 13 Nov, 17:38

In this story: Sahil Sahil · Norwich · Bilston · Norwich Magistrates' Court

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