Illegal e-bikes seized in city centre crackdown

Many of the e-bikes that were confiscated were taken from food delivery riders

Police seized several illegal e-bikes during a crackdown in Nottingham city centre.

A total of seven bikes were confiscated by Nottinghamshire Police during the operation on 3 November.

Officers targeted areas including Trinity Square, Milton Street, Hockley, and Old Market Square in response to reports of bikes speeding on pavements and failing to stop at traffic lights.

The force said the majority of the bikes, which had been illegally modified, were taken from food delivery riders.

E-bikes are legal in the UK, but they must not exceed an output of 250 watts or a speed of 15.5mph.

PC Ben King said: "There are many people who believe e-bikes are toys, but this is not the case.

"Illegal e-bikes are extremely dangerous to the user and members of the public and that is why we spent the afternoon not just taking enforcement action, but also engaging with riders and educating them about the law."