Local Update: E-bike related crime.

Local Update: E-bike related crime.

We wanted to share a quick update about dangerous driving in your area. Please be assured we’re working to keep everyone safe.

Yesterday, your local officers, in conjunction with Trading Standards & VRES (Vehicle and Roadside Enforcement Squad), attended a local E-bike store to examine the bikes for the presence of illegal modification. This was initiated following the local seizure of E-bikes which, upon examination, had been modified enabling the bikes to travel at faster speeds than they were manufactured for & safe to do.


Approximately 20% of all the E-bikes at the location were found to have this modification. The modification allows the rider, at the flick of a switch, to enhance the speed by nearly 50% which poses an inevitable safety risk to both the wider public & the rider.


As a result of our findings, the business owner has been served with various withdrawal/recall notices & is now required to provide the details of all persons that have rented or bought an E-bike from them. The business owner was also advised that they too are liable to prosecution if a rider commits offences under Road Traffic legislation due to said modifications.


Further visits by both Police & Trading Standards will be taking place over the coming months to monitor the situation & ensure that no further illegal activity is taking place.


The DVSA will also be notified.


Many residents have complained about delivery drivers & their erratic driving along pavements & at speed etc. This enforcement action will no doubt go some way in reducing this behaviour.

If someone is driving a motor vehicle, they should always be doing so in a safe and considerate manner. Even momentary lapses in judgement can have life changing or devastating consequences for those in the vehicle or innocent bystanders. 

Activities such as street racing, cruising or performing tricks can count as anti-social behaviour. If you are concerned about this in your area, visit our website for the latest guidance.

You can report dangerous driving online here.