Member

My amendment would make it clear that permanent disposal of these bikes is justified because they are clearly illegal machines. Getting rid of them would tackle public safety and fire risk. Non-type-approved high-powered e-bikes often use uncertified batteries and conversion kits that increase the risk of battery fires and catastrophic failures. Some of these so-called fat tyre bikes weigh up to 70 kilograms and can go at 70 miles per hour. Put a mere 70-kilogram person on a 70-kilogram bike and, even at 40 miles per hour, you have a mass that will kill a pedestrian on every single occasion. Permanently removing these evil machines would reduce an ongoing hazard to pedestrians, transport infrastructure and emergency services.