E-bikes 1006/2023
FOI Reference: 1006/2023
Request Q1
For the financial or calendar years 2018 to the present, or most recently available (e.g March 2023)
1) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
Request Q2
2) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized that exceeded the 15.5mph or 250watt limit.
Request Q3
3) The number of offences recorded under:-
a) section 28 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (dangerous cycling)
b) section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (careless and inconsiderate cycling)
c) section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (cycling under the influence of drink or drugs)
Request Q4
4) The number of penalty fines handed out under:-
a) Section 28 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
b) Section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
c) Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
Response Q1
0 - 2018
0 - 2019
0 - 2020
0 - 2021
2 - 2022
2 - 2023
(4 in total)
Response Q2
That level of data is not held within the vehicle recovery software.
Response Q3
Number of individuals stopped by an officer between 1st January 2018 and 30th April 2023
a) – 0
b) – 3 in 2021 and 1 in 2022 TOTAL = 4
c) – 1 in 2018
Response Q4
a) – 0
b) – 1
c) – 0
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 01/05/2024)