Ten e-bikes seized during police crackdown

Following complaints from local residents about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding of E-Bikes in the Fountainpark and Dalry areas, police officers carried out high visibility patrols this week.

During this Initiative a large number of riders were stopped and spoken to.

A total of 10 bikes were seized for road traffic offences – no insurance, licence or crash helmets as well as red light offences.

The riders have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Please be aware that if you own or ride an E-Bike that has a throttle it might be classed as a motor vehicle and you therefore need a licence, insurance and crash helmet.”