Police seize dozens of electric vehicles from city

A police officer faces away from the camera, talking to a man wearing a black motorbike helmet and standing next to a black e-bike. They are on a city street with industrial bins and a bike tied up to a lamppost, with another cyclist riding past on a normal bike. The man is wearing blue clothes and has a blue rucksack.Image source, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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Police in Cambridge seized another 35 e-scooters, e-bikes and mopeds being used illegally

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Dozens of e-scooters and e-bikes being ridden illegally have been seized as part of a city-wide crackdown.

Cambridgeshire Police said it picked up 26 e-scooters, eight delivery e-bikes, and one uninsured moped.

The force says there has been an increase in privately owned electric vehicles being used on public roads, being ridden dangerously or without insurance.

"We know illegal and anti-social riding is a concern for many residents, and this operation shows our commitment to tackling it head-on," said Insp Shawn Emms.

"While we want to educate people about the risks and legalities, we will take enforcement action where vehicles are being used dangerously or unlawfully."

A police officer kneels on a residential street, facing away from the camera while holding a black e-scooter. Behind him, two orange-branded 'Just East' e-bikes are visible.Image source, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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Cambridgeshire Police says it is "grateful to the public" for reporting incidents

Officers from the Cambridge neighbourhood teams patrolled hotspot areas where concerns were raised by the public and local businesses.

In the UK, privately owned e-scooters are illegal to use in public places and on public roads.

Although e-scooters provided as part of an approved trial scheme - such as by Voi in Cambridge - are legal.

People over the age of 14 can ride e-bikes on public roads as long as the bikes meet the legal criteria, external.

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