London Councils urges government to act on illegal e-bikes and unsafe batteries

Boroughs call for new laws to tackle sale of unsafe e-bikes, batteries and conversion kits

London Councils is urging the government to introduce urgent secondary legislation to crack down on the growing sale of unsafe e-bikes, conversion kits and uncertified lithium-ion batteries.

Boroughs, which manage 95% of London’s roads, warn that while e-bikes play a vital role in helping Londoners travel more sustainably, the rapid increase in illegally modified and unsafe vehicles is putting riders and the public at serious risk.

London boroughs have marked Road Safety Week by calling...

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