Nuisance E-Scooters & E-Bikes

Good Evening,

In the up coming weeks and throughout the rest of the year, Blackpool police will be carrying out more E-bike/E-scooter Operations.

It has been highlighted as a community concern by residents frustrated at the ASB element and lack of awareness as to how dangerous these vehicles can be, often bought by parents for their child to use.

Like past operations vehicles will be seized under S.165 of the road traffic act and all vehicles will be crushed. 

If you, or a person you know are looking to make a future purchase of one of these vehicles, please note it can only be ridden on private land and at the land owners discretion. 

Please see below some of the DO's and DON'Ts regarding these vehicles, which can also be found on GOV.uk

Riding an Electric Bike - The rules 

When your bike is an EAPC

It can be propelled up to 15.5mph without pedalling but only if its been approved.

Its Electric motor must have a ‘continuous rated power’ output of no more than 250 watts and must not be able to propel the bike when its travelling at more than 15.5mph.

What your EAPC must show 

Where you can ride an EAPC

Your bike may be used on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed. You cannot ride it on pavements.

If your electric bike does not meet the EAPC rules then it is classed as a motorcycle or moped. You will need a valid driving licence, insurance, and a helmet that meets British safety standards, be registered and taxed and have a valid M.O.T.

Riding an Electric scooter - The rules

It is illegal to ride a privately owned electric scooter in public, for example on pavements, on roads or in parks. You can only ride a privately owned electric scooter on private land with the permission of the landowner.

Blackpool police are committed to making the roads safer for all and to educate those who commit these offences.

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Regards,

Phill 7124

Blackpool Police.