Edinburgh crime: Three e-bikes seized as police continue crackdown on illegal riding in Edinburgh
Police Scotland officers carried out enforcement activity at Shandwick Place and Church Street.
Three illegal e-bikes have been seized during a targeted police operation as the force continues the crackdown in Edinburgh.
Officers from Police Scotland’s City Centre Policing Unit carried out enforcement activity at Shandwick Place and Church Street on Wednesday, October 28.
The operation saw officers engage with 22 e-bike riders and carry out checks on their bikes.
While the vast majority were found to be compliant, three illegal e-bikes were seized and enforcement action was taken against those responsible.
Officers also submitted 10 crime reports, with four individuals charged with a range of road traffic offenses.
These included driving without insurance, licence offenses and failing to wear a helmet.
A further offence of careless and inconsiderate driving was identified, resulting in a fixed penalty notice being issued.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We will continue to take action against the illegal use of e-bikes to improve road safety and protect our communities.”
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes across the city.