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Written question asked by Julie Minns (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Electric Bicycles: Accidents

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the levels of claims to the The Motor Insurers’ Bureau from victims of accidents caused by e-bikes with an electric motor capable of a continuous rated power above 250 watts.

Answer

The Department has not made a specific assessment of the levels of claims to The Motor Insurers’ Bureau from victims of collisions caused by e-bikes that do not comply with legal limits on power and speed.

The Department is working with the Motor Insurer’s Bureau to understand the impact of illegal e-bikes on car drivers’ insurance premiums.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14558
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Accidents Motor Insurers Bureau Electric bicycles
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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