Written questions

Electric Bicycles: Sales

Commons · Question 55225 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the guidance entitled EAPC standards and legal requirements, published on 10 December 2024, in relation to preventing the sale of illegally modified electr

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 9 Jun 2025

The Department believes that there is no need for such an assessment. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) market surveillance unit inspects vehicles, trailers and equipment to ensure they meet safety and environmental standards. This includes s...