EAPCs, better known as e-bikes, are the electric scooters of 2018. But is this new trend legal in the UK? We explain the law on electric bikes.
Most bicycles sold as e-bikes (or EAPCs – electrically assisted pedal bikes) are perfectly legal for use in the UK and are treated as ordinary push bikes. However, there are a few stipulations they must follow:
Provided your e-bike meets the above, it is held accountable to the same regulations as a traditional bicycle.
Additional advice includes wearing adequate safety gear (such as a helmet and high-vis clothing), fitting a bell, not using your mobile phone while riding, pulling over when necessary to avoid long traffic jams, and riding in single-file, to the left of the lane, and within a cycling lane where available. However, none of these things are mandatory.
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