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UK Government’s Plan to Double E-Bike Power Draws Safety Concerns

The UK Department for Transport is consulting on a proposal to double the maximum legal power of e-bike motors from 250 watts to 500 watts and to consider raising throttle-assisted e-bike speeds, drawing safety warnings from fire brigades, campaigners and cycling groups. The consultation will conclude on 25 April 2024.

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Sources 1carried it 1 of 19 news outlets we monitor
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  1. Thu 25 Apr
    The government's consultation on proposals to increase e-bike power will conclude 25 April 2024 only Maldives Republic The consultation will conclude on 25 April 2024.

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  • 250 watts Current maximum legal e-bike motor power Maldives Republic double the maximum power of e-bike motors from 250 watts to 500 watts in England, Scotland, and Wales

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  • 500 watts Proposed maximum legal e-bike motor power Maldives Republic double the maximum power of e-bike motors from 250 watts to 500 watts in England, Scotland, and Wales

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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Charlie Pugsley Assistant Commissioner for Fire SafetyCycling UKElectrical Safety FirstLondon Fire BrigadeThe Bicycle AssociationUK Department for TransportVolt