More than 100 e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds seized in Cambridge crackdown
Police say they're acting on concerns raised by the public
More than 100 illegal e-scooters, e-bikes and mopeds have been seized by police in Cambridgeshire in almost two months.
Officers in Cambridge seized 35 devices this week as part of an operation to tackle illegal and anti-social use of the vehicles.
Patrols on foot, by bike and car took place in hotspot areas during the city-wide day of action after concerns were raised by the public and local businesses.
This comes as 94 e-scooters and e-bikes were seized in a three-day operation in August.
“We know illegal and anti-social riding is a concern for many residents, and this operation shows our commitment to tackling it head-on," Inspector Shawn Emms, of Cambridgeshire Police, said.
“While we want to educate people about the risks and legalities, we will take enforcement action where vehicles are being used dangerously or unlawfully."
Throughout the day, officers removed 26 e-scooters, eight delivery e-bikes and one moped for no insurance.
The operation aimed to tackle the growing issue of privately owned e-scooters being used illegally on public roads and pavements, as well as other vehicles being ridden dangerously or without insurance.
Under UK law, e-scooters can only be ridden on public roads if they are part of a government-approved trial, while those that are privately owned can only be used on private land with the landowner's permission.
Electronically assisted pedal cycles - or electric bikes - are legal as long as they meet certain criteria, including pedals that can propel the bike, a motor with a maximum power output 250W and a top speed of 15.5mph.
Mr Emms said the force is "grateful to the public for continuing to report incidents and help us identify problem areas.”