A total of 47 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized in Luton after a day of action by police.
The Bedfordshire force said as part of Operation Scoot, three local policing teams came together on Friday to focus on illegal and unsafe vehicles.
It said many of the riders had “little or no protective equipment” and if they were in a collision it could have resulted “in life‑changing injuries or worse”.
It said it would “continue to work proactively to tackle antisocial behaviour and keep our communities safe”.
Bikes were also confiscated [Luton Community Policing Team]
Using privately owned e‑scooters on public roads, pavements and cycle paths was illegal, it said.
Only government‑approved rental e‑scooters could be used, in designated trial areas, it added.
Bedfordshire Police said it was part of an operation to keep people safe [Luton Community Policing Team]
E-bikes must have pedals that actively propel the bike, be ridden by someone aged 14 and over, have a motor rated at no more than 250 watts and cannot be modified to increase speed or operate without pedalling.
Those that do not match those criteria are classed as motor vehicles and riders must have insurance, a driving licence and tax and registration.
The force said anyone riding illegally would be stopped and have their bike or scooter seized, and could be fined and have points added to their driving licence.
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