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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

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to regulate importers and retailers of electric bicycles which do not comply with the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168).

Answer

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) monitors the market for non-compliant or misleadingly marketed e-bikes and other vehicles. Where issues are identified, MSU can take proportionate action in line with its statutory remit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1399
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Imports Regulation Electric bicycles
Link
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