Netherlands Targets High-Speed Fatbikes

Netherlands cops are cracking down on high-speed fatbikes, seizing bikes clocking in at 100 kph and 57 kph, handing out fines and towing the machines. The Public Prosecution Service now decides if they’ll ever roll again. This crackdown stems from a new trend: “skinny bikes” built to skirt bans on wide-tire fatbikes. Cities like Amsterdam and Enschede already ban tires over 7 cm, while the national government considers helmets and age limits—but still struggles to distinguish these bikes from regular e-bikes. A fast-evolving legal battle with serious speed implications. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/860b9431cd64ba09