Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 72320

Electric Bicycles: West Dorset

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with Dorset Council to tackle the use of illegal e-bikes in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

E-bikes can only be legally used on the roads where they comply in full with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has a market surveillance unit and has the powers to act against retailers selling ...

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