Written question asked by Viscount Goschen (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Bicycles: Regulation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency undertakes roadside testing to ensure electric bicycles are complaint with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168).
- Answer
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) does not undertake roadside testing of electric bicycles for compliance with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) undertakes market surveillance activity in relation to vehicles placed on the market, including e-bikes. This includes testing samples of vehicles at the point of sale. Enforcement of road traffic legislation and the use of vehicles on the road is a matter for the police.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1396
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Regulation Electric bicycles
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- 2026-07-08 10:18:04 +0100
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