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 Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Electric Bicycles: Regulation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they have taken to publicise the fact that electrically-powered bicycles which do not conform with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168) are classified as motorcycles and must be registered, taxed and insured.
- Answer
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The Department has published online guidance for consumers on electric bikes. This guidance covers the rules that e-bikes need to comply with to be classed as an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) and the rules that apply to e-bikes that do not meet the EAPC requirements and are therefore classed as a motorcycle or moped.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1398
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Regulation Electric bicycles
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- 2026-07-07 18:12:56 +0100
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