Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Bicycles: Regulation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ban the (a) importation and (b) sale of conversion kits for e-bikes that do not require the rider to pedal, including Sur-Ron e-bikes.
- Answer
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This Government is providing new powers through the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 to act against online marketplaces selling unsafe products, including e-bikes and e-bikes batteries.
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) recently consulted on the introduction of detailed regulations under the powers in this Act, including a new product safety framework. The consultation closed on 23 June 2026 and BIST is reviewing the responses to it before deciding on further action.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 27167
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Regulation Electric bicycles
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- 2026-09-08 11:30:40 +0100
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