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Longer-term, it risks moped-style regulations on the whole e-bike category. There are also as yet unquantified risks from more powerful, heavier e-bikes sharing cycle lanes.
Cities across the US experienced a rush of e-bike and scooter schemes prior to the UK, where scooters are not yet permitted, and they have already had to deal with issues of regulation.
Public spaces across the country are seeing the consequences of ‘nuisance’ off-road bikes. Birmingham city council, for instance, is the latest local authority considering a ban on cycling in pedestrian-only parts of the city centre.
This guide will cover the new UK e-bike rules 2025/26, how they impact riders, and what you can do to protect yourself, stay on the right side of the law, and keep ahead of these changes.
The proposals had two main aspects: firstly, doubling the power output of legal e-bikes from 250W to 500W, and secondly to allow electric assistance without pedalling up to the speed limit of 15.5mph.
This guide will help you understand what makes an electric bike legal to ride on UK roads, cycle lanes, and public spaces. If you're considering buying an e-bike or already own one, it's important to know the regulations that apply.
An overview and analysis of the UK government's proposed changes to e-bike laws, focusing on power limits, speed restrictions, and infrastructure development as part of the Smarter Regulation Programme.
The White Paper states: “Local Transport Authorities will be empowered to regulate on-street micromobility schemes (like hire bikes), so local areas can shape these schemes around their needs,...
There are very common misconceptions that have permeated the public’s view on this sector, but there are a few basic truths that will help you differentiate between an electrically pedal-assisted cycle, otherwise known as an EAPC, or now more commonly, just e-bike and other kit.
Electrically assisted pedal cycles (which we will interchangeably refer to as EAPCs or e-cycles), can play a key role in increasing cycling levels and supporting the government’s objectives for...