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UK Police Crack Down on Dangerous E-Bikes | Leeds News

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UK police seized over 7,000 illegal e-bikes in just one year—up from 3,800 the year before—as lawmakers scramble to tackle dangerous, high-speed mods linked to crime and pedestrian safety risks. New laws empower cops to confiscate bikes on the spot for anti-social use, while cities like London ban non-folding models from public transport over fire hazards. The race is on to balance innovation with safety before things spiral further. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/6b158f6461f4392b

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