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It has come to the Police attention that E-bikes and E-scooters are being ridden around Easingwold by youths of the town illegally. if you or your child has one of these please see the following laws on riding them.
Electric Bike Laws (EAPC) To be legally classed as an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC), the e-bike must meet specific criteria: Power Output: Maximum continuous motor power is 250 watts. Speed Cut-off: Motor assistance must cut off when the bike reaches 15.5 mph (25 km/h). Pedal Requirement: The bike must have pedals that can propel it. (Throttle-only e-bikes that exceed walking speeds require tax and registration). Age Limit: Riders must be aged 14 or older. Riding an EAPC is legal on roads, cycle paths, and shared-use paths, but illegal on pavements. Bikes that do not meet these rules are classed as mopeds or motorcycles, meaning they must be registered, taxed, insured, and ridden with a proper helmet and driving license. Check the complete government regulations on Riding an Electric Bike: The Rules via GOV.UK. Electric Scooter Laws Laws strictly separate e-scooters into two categories: Privately Owned: It is completely illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter in public spaces (roads, cycle lanes, pavements, or parks). They can only be legally ridden on private land with the landowner's permission. Rental E-scooters (Trial Areas): You can legally ride rented e-scooters in designated trial areas. To use them, you must be 16 or over and hold a valid full or provisional driving licence. They are allowed on roads and cycle lanes, but never on pavements. If caught riding a private e-scooter in public, you could face fines, penalty points, and immediate seizure of the vehicle. Read the official guidance at Riding an Electric Scooter: The Rules.
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