Appeal for footage and witnesses after e-bike was ridden dangerously in Brockworth

Appeal for footage and witnesses after e-bike was ridden dangerously in Brockworth

Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a report that a man was riding an e-bike dangerously in Brockworth this morning (Tuesday 6 October).

Police were called shortly after 8.20am with a report that a man wearing dark clothing had been riding an e-bike at speed and driving on the wrong side of the road.

This took place in the area of Ermin Street and one member of the public also reported that the rider had gone through a red traffic light and nearly collided with pedestrians.

The rider was described as being a white man in his 20s who had no helmet on but was wearing dark clothing and a balaclava.

Officers from the Tewkesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team are asking anyone who witnessed the rider or who has footage which could assist the investigation to make contact.

You can provide information to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident number 86 of 6 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ 

Please remember - privately owned e-bikes require road tax, vehicle insurance, and a valid MOT to be ridden on public land due to being treated as motor vehicles by law.

Electric bikes should not exceed 250 watts and the maximum speed which the motor can legally assist the bike whilst pedalling must not exceed 15.5mph or 24.94 km/h.

In addition, the electric motor should not assist the bike to exceed 3.7mph or 5.95km when unassisted (e.g. the rider is not pedalling).

Anyone breaking the law risks a £300 fixed penalty notice, six points on a driving licence, and your illegal electric bike or scooter being seized and destroyed.

More information on the laws and regulations around e-bikes can be found here: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/what-you-need-to-know-electric-bikes/