Police officers patrolling on bicycles have made Swindon’s streets safer by seizing an illegal e-bike. The incident occurred when officers spotted the unlawfully modified e-bike being ridden through the town.
PC Thompson, PC Ashman, and PC Gutowski were cycling around Swindon town centre and park areas on Thursday when they noticed the e-bike on Midhurst Avenue, off Shaftesbury Avenue. The bike had been modified to increase its power and speed beyond the legal limits.
According to UK law, an e-bike motor must not exceed 250 watts in power. Additionally, the motor assistance must cut out at speeds of 15.5 mph or less. Any modifications that boost speed or power beyond these limits are illegal.
Wiltshire Police are urging all e-bike riders to adhere to these regulations to avoid having their bikes seized. For more information on e-bike laws and regulations, riders can visit the Wiltshire Police website.
Originally published by UKNIP.
