Edinburgh Police Crack Down on E-Bikes and E-Scooters in South West

As road safety is a priority for Edinburgh, police are proactively addressing behaviors that affect the safety and wellbeing of all Scotland's road users through education, prevention, and enforcement. Recently, there has been an increase in the use of unregistered e-bikes and e-scooters on the roads and pathways in the south west of Edinburgh. The police have targeted the illegal use of these vehicles as part of Operation Pillar, resulting in multiple vehicles being seized and riders being charged with road traffic offenses.

Key Takeaways:

The police have seized multiple unregistered e-bikes and e-scooters in the south west of Edinburgh as part of Operation Pillar.
Riders of e-bikes and e-scooters must comply with various conditions, including being 14 years or older, wearing a helmet, and meeting road traffic legislation requirements.
E-scooters must only be ridden on roads and not on pavements or pedestrian walkways.
In the next phase of Operation Pillar, the police will focus on the use of off-road bikes on the roads and associated anti-social behavior.
Many motorbikes and e-scooters are stolen due to poor or lack of secure storage; a full range of crime prevention advice is available on the police website.
The public can report issues or provide feedback by calling 101 or contacting the police website.

Statistics:

Multiple e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized as part of Operation Pillar.
A significant increase in the use of unregistered e-bikes and e-scooters has been reported in the south west of Edinburgh.
The police have charged multiple riders with road traffic offenses in relation to the use of unregistered e-bikes and e-scooters.
A high percentage of motorbikes and e-scooters are stolen due to poor or lack of secure storage.
The public can access crime prevention advice on the police website.

Sources:

Scotland Police (website): www.scotland.police.uk
Chief Inspector Niven Bull (statement)