E-bikes and e-scooters seized during Oxford crackdown

Thames Valley Police Oxford said "numerous" e-bikes and e-scooters were removed from the streets in Cowley and Rose Hill.

Privately owned e-scooters are illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes, and other public spaces.

They can only be used on private land with the landowner's permission.

Only e-scooters that are part of an approved rental scheme are legal on public roads, and riders must have at least a provisional driving licence and follow road traffic laws.

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The e-scooter and e-bikes caught riding around Oxford on Wednesday, August 20 were collected and put on the back of a tow truck.

A police spokesman said: "Today, officers from the Oxford South East neighbourhood policing team have been out in the Cowley and Rose Hill areas tackling the use of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes on public roads and footpaths.

"Motor assistance must stop at 15.5 mph (25 km/h). You can pedal faster manually, but the motor won’t help beyond that speed.

"The continuous rated motor power must not exceed 250 watts and finally, the motor must assist only while you’re pedalling.

"The bike cannot be powered solely by a throttle at speeds above a minimal threshold.

"We’re committed to keeping our streets safe for everyone. Please ride legally and responsibly."