Police seize dozens of electric vehicles from city

Dozens of e-scooters and e-bikes being ridden illegally have been seized as part of a city-wide crackdown.

Cambridgeshire Police said it picked up 26 e-scooters, eight delivery e-bikes, and one uninsured moped.

The force says there has been an increase in privately owned electric vehicles being used on public roads, being ridden dangerously or without insurance.

"We know illegal and anti-social riding is a concern for many residents, and this operation shows our commitment to tackling it head-on," said Insp Shawn Emms.

"While we want to educate people about the risks and legalities, we will take enforcement action where vehicles are being used dangerously or unlawfully."

Officers from the Cambridge neighbourhood teams patrolled hotspot areas where concerns were raised by the public and local businesses.

In the UK, privately owned e-scooters are illegal to use in public places and on public roads.

Although e-scooters provided as part of an approved trial scheme - such as by Voi in Cambridge - are legal.

People over the age of 14 can ride e-bikes on public roads as long as the bikes meet the legal criteria.

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