Electric Bicycles: Speed Limits
2026-06-17 · Department for Transport · 11178 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her department taking to help ensure that e-bikes are not exceeding 15.5mph.
Answer
The Department has published information setting out the rules with regards to e-bikes. Where e-bikes continue to receive electrical assistance above 15.5mph they are classed as motor vehicles and must be approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicl...