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BBC e-bike Panorama – wheelie

E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service

“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” Richardsons Cycles’ owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 15:53
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PSNI crackdown on illegal bikes and scooters in Lurgan and Craigavon

Police sergeant claims “under current legislation e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles” after targeted crackdown on illegal “nuisance” vehicles

When approached by road.cc for comment, the sergeant clarified that “some e-bikes should be regarded as motor vehicles and hence require insurance and tax”

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 18:24
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Deliveroo riders’ illegally modified e-bikes

Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes “cannot be identified” in UK road collision statistics

While updated guidance is available to help officers categorise vehicles in the aftermath of a collision or incident, the DfT has confirmed that its own road casualty stats do not make it clear which category electric motorbikes and illegal modified bikes appear in

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 16:49
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