Increase in seizures of illegal ebikes

[mjr]

It's a real shame the term "pedelec" never caught on for legal e-bikes/EAPCs.

I suppose if it had caught on, it would have been misused and we would have legal pedelecs and illegal pedelecs, and be back where we are now

Indeed. See how many "mopeds" have no pedals.

 

[Alex321]

Indeed. See how many "mopeds" have no pedals.

The official definition was changed by a 1976 Statutory instrument, so that any motorcycle first used on or after 1st August 1977 is a moped if it has a maximum design speed which does not exceed 30 mph, a kerbside weight which does not exceed 250 kg, and, if propelled by an internal combustion engine, an engine the cylinder capacity of which does not exceed 50 cc.

No pedals required unless first used before that date.