Illegal e-bikes that can reach speeds of up to 50mph have become a daily source of aggravation for pedestrians and motorists on Britain’s streets.
Weaving past pedestrians and running red lights, some riders are using bikes that can travel far quicker than the legal limit – as police battle to keep them in check.
Ministers are now consulting on tightening online product safety rules to both limit what retailers can sell and make it harder for them to offer electric bikes that breach regulations.
You can read more of Eleanor Langford’s article on The i Paper’s website.
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