Safe4Summer Initiative

#Safe4Summer | Officers have been patrolling Oldham Town Centre yesterday as part of the Home Office Safe 4 Summer initiative, aiming to detect and deter anti-social behaviour (ASB) and engage with the local community. 

A group of people were spoken to and moved on for causing ASB in a public place, and checks were undertaken for licencing and e-bikes. One e-bike was seized after officers discovered it had a maximum speed of 38mph, and the rider had no valid licence and insurance. 

Electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPC) are e-bikes that have pedals, a continuous power output of no more than 250 watts and can operate at a maximum speed of 15.5mph. All e-bikes that do not fall into this criteria must have valid tax, insurance and the driver must have a licence.  

If you see your local officers out and about, please don’t hesitate to come for a chat or share any concerns you have.