Written question asked by Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Bicycles: Safety
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure illegally modified e-bikes and (a) identified and (b) addressed within the scope of the National Work-Related Road Safety Charter.
- Answer
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In our new Road Safety Strategy, published on 7 January 2026 we announced that we will pilot a National Work-Related Road Safety Charter for businesses that require people to drive or ride for them. This includes the use of HGVs, Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), cars, motorcycles, e-cycles and cycles.
The aim of the Charter is to help employers to reduce work-related road risk and improve safety for all road users by promoting good practice, and to improve compliance with current legislation and guidance. The government will develop this Charter in collaboration with business and industry. The pilot will run for two years and will be monitored and fully evaluated.
If the pilot and voluntary engagement is insufficient in reducing work related road risk, regulatory measures will be considered.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 111361
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Registered interest declared
- Yes
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Roads Safety Electric bicycles
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