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Man fears serious accident after being injured by e-bike

Legal experts say the law around electronic bikes needs to catch up with their increased use.

3rd Oct 2024

A man has told STV News he fears a serious accident involving delivery e-bikes after he was knocked down while walking on the pavement and left with a broken wrist and ribs.

Police are seizing record numbers of illegally modified bikes – capable of speeds of up to 50mph.

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