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Illegal e-bike seizures jump 83% in UK as calls grow for stricter laws

Published 17 August 2026

Police seizures of illegal e-bikes across the United Kingdom have surged by 83 percent in a single year, according to new data, prompting calls from law enforcement, politicians, and charities for stricter legislation to curb the use of the dangerous vehicles.

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