e-bikes crushed - don't make an expensive mistake

Описание: We seized these e-bikes as they were being ridden illegally in #Birmingham.

They won’t be causing any more concern in our communities: we’ve crushed them.

It’s alleged the bikes were being ridden dangerously and without insurance during a ‘ride out’ event.

e-bikes like these can’t be registered for use on the roads or in public open spaces. If you ride them on public roads you’re breaking the law. You face being prosecuted and the bike seized and destroyed.

We get lots of calls from people raising concern about anti-social bike use, riders tearing up parkland and intimidating road users.

It’s not acceptable. We run operations with traffic units and our drones team to identify and catch offenders.

And as this video shows we will take firm action against anyone allegedly causing trouble.

We’re often asked why we don’t sell the bikes and perhaps give the money to charity. It’s simply because they can’t be ridden legally on the roads or in public spaces – so if we sold them there’s every chance they could be ridden illegally or dangerously again.

These bikes can cost thousands of pounds. Don’t make a costly mistake by riding them illegally on the roads or in public open spaces.

We arrested two men on suspicion of dangerous driving and they remain under investigation while our investigation progresses.

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