Illegal e-bikes and scooters taken off the roads in Camborne
Police are urging e-bike and e-scooter owners to follow the rules or risk losing them.
More illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by officers in Camborne after concerns about them being used unsafely.
The total number of e-bikes and e-scooters seized since since January is now ten.
Police are urging people to follow the rules or risk losing their bikes and scooters.
Inspector Lou Brown, who heads up the neighbourhood teams in Camborne, said: “We know that the careless use of e-bikes and e-scooters has caused some concerns in the community."
“We really don't enjoy seizing items that have clearly cost a lot of money, but it’s important that people who use them ride them safely and in line with the law."
“They’re heavy bits of kit and can potentially cause serious injury, either to the rider, other road users or pedestrians if ridden dangerously."
“That’s why we carry out important activity like this, to keep everyone safe and prevent unnecessary incidents.”
Commenting on the importance of education, Insp Brown added: “I’m pleased to say that the majority of people continue to ride their bikes safely; it’s the minority who have made illegal modifications or use them carelessly that we are looking to target and educate."
“We urge people to report if they see or suspect someone is using an e-bike or e-scooter illegally."