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compulsory helmets on roads only and not even allowed in cycle lanes
Any mention of a number plate, MOT, and insurance?
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No mention of any of the those in the article just the lack of helmet wearing and speeding in a 20mph zone but i guess that would be the for use on the roads. It seems they're treating these the same as if a moped was riding on the pavement or in a cycle lane which isn't allowed. E-scooters mostly get away with pavement and cycle lane use despite not being legal on either. Police turn a blind eye to food delivery E-bikes on pavements despite not being legal but they are coming down harder on these as they are a genuine menace i guess.
Retro_Bastard
I saw a guy in Brighton having one of these confiscated by the police. He used to tear around the road and cycle lanes wearing a full face helmet at 35+ mph. I'm sure i saw in local paper he was fined as well. Local police are pretty much turning a blind eye to whatever people are up to on their E-scooters but this guy got his collar felt. I expect that to be the same in any other city.
EDIT: i found the report in the local paper. Police are classifying these as mopeds not E-bikes so compulsory helmets on roads only and not even allowed in cycle lanes