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[lenny]

Devon and Cornwall Police crack down on illegal e-bike with new operation

Special Constables from Devon and Cornwall Police Roads Policing Team will tackle the illegal use of electrically assisted pedal cycles…

www.exmouthjournal.co.uk

 

[Heinzja]

City of London: Over 100 e-bikes seized to curb pavement blocking

The City of London says it seizes the bikes for 24 hours after complaints by pedestrians.

www.bbc.co.uk

The rental companies don’t really help to make Ebikes more loveable in the public...

Over 100 e-bikes seized to combat pavement blocking


Here in Leicester the Police is really activ and wiling to stop this nonsense...

Police to instantly seize city e-scooters and illegal e-bikes

Officers said ways to tackle the issue were being 'accelerated'

www.leicestermercury.co.uk

 

[Ghost1951]

Easy pickings. I wonder how they do with burglary, vandalism and hard cases threatening people.

 

[Craiggor 2]

Easy pickings. I wonder how they do with burglary, vandalism and hard cases threatening people.

Broken window theory, if a person gets away with riding an illegal e-bike what’s next.

 

[sjpt]

I think I know why many of these dangerous riders using just the throttle think they aren't breaking the (pedelec) laws. They are pedalling; it's just not the bike they are pedalling.

 

[saneagle]

I think I know why many of these dangerous riders using just the throttle think they aren't breaking the (pedelec) laws. They are pedalling; it's just not the bike they are pedalling.

Are you getting peddling and pedalling mixed up? If not, what are they pedalling that's not the bike?

 

[Heinzja]

Bike couriers, Just Eat, and Uber Eats deliverers are very courageous in earning their living through this kind of work, which has a long tradition. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabbawala - It’s understandable that these drivers try to make the best of their situation and customize their bikes to make their work easier. It’s a long day cycling in wind and weather for 6 to 10 hours or longer....

But why not be legal and buy a moped? It’s cheaper anyway and more trouble-free. The current system invites trouble, from seized bikes to battery fires, not to mention the costs of replacing stolen battery packs and bikes due to theft.

Ultimately, it’s everyone’s choice. The real nuisance is when riders drive around without lights, on sidewalks, against traffic, and fail to obey traffic signals. At least they don’t do wheelies, donuts, or other stunts like some bums in parks and public lawns to impress... whom? Anyway, getting rid of this illegal behavior would be beneficial for a quieter life on the road. https://news.sky.com/story/driver-killed-showboating-e-bike-rider-to-teach-him-a-lesson-13312432

Regarding throttle use: when using pedal assist at a high power level while pedaling, the result feels similar to using a throttle as everyone with an ebike know, unless someone wants to let their legs dangle So, the legal option isn’t soooo bad or unbearable after all.

 

[flecc]

But why not be legal and buy a moped? It’s cheaper anyway and more trouble-free. The current system invites trouble, from seized bikes to battery fires, not to mention the costs of replacing stolen battery packs and bikes due to theft.

Fully agree, and so do most of these riders in my extensive London Borough of Croydon who mostly ride mopeds. The Waitrose branch here has provided parking right by the front door for them and there's often one or two Deliveroo mopeds there waiting for orders to come in.
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[sjpt]

Anyway, getting rid of this illegal behavior would be beneficial for a quieter life on the road.

And even more so. for a quieter life on the pavement.