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Electric Bicycles: West Dorset

Commons · Question 72320 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps with Dorset Council to tackle the use of illegal e-bikes in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 8 Sep 2025

E-bikes can only be legally used on the roads where they comply in full with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983.The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has a market surveillance unit and has the powers to act against retailers selling ...