Road law changes could see fresh restrictions for electric bikes over serious safety fears

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New road rules could be rolled out for electric bikes in the near future amid support for a recently released report that warned of safety issues.The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has published a new briefing for ministers stating that high-powered electric bikes could pose serious dangers.It specifically cites issues around illegal electric bikes, which exceed the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) definition, which is causing "immediate and escalating risks" to all road users.Electric bikes are restricted to a motor assistance of up to 15.5mph, as well as a maximum rated power of 250 watts.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say To operate the vehicles, riders must be at least 14 years old, while they must pedal to activate motor assist at speeds above 3.7mph unless they are type-approved.However, a growing number of illegal vehicles have been seen on the road across the UK in recent years, which ignore EAPC criteria.The PACTS report suggested that...

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