E-motorbike and illegally modified e-bike seized by police in St Austell
It was part of a proactive police operation
A e-motorbike that was being ridden on the pavement and an e-bike which has been illegally modified and could travel upto 35mph have been seized by police in St Austell.
It comes as part of proactive patrols set-up in response to concerns locally about the dangerous, unlawful and anti-social use of such vehicles.
PS Martin Easter, from St Austell's Neighbourhood policing team, said, "We don’t get joy from seizing these expensive bits of kit off people, but when the safety of other road users and pedestrians, or even the riders themselves is at risk, it’s important that we take action to protect the public.
"The e-motorbike was seized early last week after we ran a plain clothes operation to identify riders using e-modes of transport unsafely or illegally. These vehicles can reach speeds up to 60 mph, so using them on foot or cycle paths poses a real risk of serious injury.
"The e-bike was seized later on in the week after a PCSO on patrol in the town spotted an illegal motor fitted to the bike, held together with bright yellow tape. This modification meant it could reach speeds of up to 35mph."
"Our goal is to keep everyone safe in our communities.
"Our team will continue to educate people around how to use these vehicles safely and in line with the law, and carry out proactive work like this to target those who actively choose to break it."
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