Police Scotland seizes 142 e-bikes and e-scooters in week-long blitz

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 10:14 · Archive

Police Scotland seized 99 e-bikes and 43 e-scooters during a week-long crackdown on illegal use.

Police Scotland seized a total of 142 e-bikes and e-scooters during Operation Overlap, which ran from Monday, 19 October. Officers recovered 99 e-bikes and 43 e-scooters across divisions nationwide, with the highest number of seizures in Greater Glasgow, where 54 vehicles were confiscated.

Supertintendent Andy Barclay, deputy head of road policing, said illegally modified e-bikes are 'dangerous and not suitable for use on public roads'. He stated they pose a risk to their riders, emergency service personnel and other road users, particularly pedestrians. The superintendent urged people to be aware of the legislation and their responsibilities when using such vehicles.

Police Scotland has seen a notable increase in seizures this year, recovering over 1,000 e-bikes and e-scooters by 16 October. Some vehicles are modified to exceed legal speed and power limits, which can reclassify them under motorcycle legislation. E-bikes can legally be used on public roads if the motor cannot propel the bike above 15.5mph and has a maximum power output of 250 watts.

How it is being reported

• Police seize 54 e-bikes and e-scooters in Glasgow amid nationwide crackdownAcross the country, 142 e-bikes and e-scooters were seized and destroyed during a week of action.Glasgow Live · 30 Oct, 10:44
• Glasgow tops Scotland for e-bike and e-scooter seizures in major police crackdownPolice Scotland seized 142 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in a week-long Operation Overlap crackdown across Scotland; all vehicles will be destroyed by police.Glasgow Times · 30 Oct, 09:25
• Police Scotland seize almost 150 e-bikes and e-scooters in week-long blitzThe illegal vehicles will be destroyedThe Herald · 30 Oct, 09:23

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