Nottingham police seize a large number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters after complaints from residents about them being ridden in pedestrianised areas, according to reports. Officers carry out a crackdown focused on cycles and scooters they say are being used unlawfully in parts of the city set aside for pedestrians. The reports say police recover 60 bikes and e-scooters during the operation. One case highlighted involves an e-bike described as capable of reaching 72 mph, which is reported to be about five times the legal limit, indicating concerns about vehicles being modified or used beyond permitted speeds. The reporting also links the enforcement action to public concern that e-bikes and scooters are being operated where pedestrians may be at risk. Police action in the city is presented as part of wider efforts to address illegal use of micromobility devices, following complaints about where and how they are ridden.
Nottingham police seize illegal e-bikes and e-scooters during crackdown
Nottingham police seize a large number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters after complaints from residents about them being ridden in pedestrianised areas, according to reports. Officers carry out a cra...
- Nottingham police carry out an operation targeting illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
- The crackdown follows concerns from residents about riders using pedestrianised areas.
- Police seize 60 bikes and e-scooters during the enforcement action.
- One seized e-bike is described as capable of 72 mph, reported to be about five times the legal limit.
- The reports frame the seizures as efforts to improve safety and compliance with rules on such vehicles.
Officers in Nottingham seized 60 bikes and e-scooters after people in the city raised concerns about them being ridden through pedestrianised areas.
4 hours agoOfficers in Nottingham seized 60 bikes and e-scooters after people in the city raised concerns about them being ridden through pedestrianised areas.
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