The City of London Police have announced that they have seized a record number of illegal e-bikes across the United Kingdom. These seizures target bikes that have been modified to exceed legal speed limits or power output, which authorities argue pose a significant risk to public safety on city streets.

Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the cycle team for the City of London Police, has publicly labeled these modified e-bikes as a "menace." According to police, many of these vehicles are being used in ways that violate current road traffic regulations, leading to increased enforcement efforts. While the police emphasize the danger these bikes pose to pedestrians and other road users, the report does not detail the specific technical criteria used to classify a bike as 'illegal' versus those that remain compliant with UK law. The surge in seizures reflects a broader trend of law enforcement agencies attempting to keep pace with the rapid adoption of electric micro-mobility devices in urban environments. As the number of these bikes on the road continues to grow, police are signaling that they will maintain a strict enforcement posture to ensure compliance with existing safety standards.