How do officers identify dangerous, illegally-modified e-bikes? Using a rolling road system, specialist officers can safely test an e-bike's speed and power output to determine whether it complies with the law. We're not looking to catch out law-abiding riders. Our focus is on taking dangerous, illegally-modified e-bikes off London's streets and helping keep everyone safe. This year alone, officers have seized more than 2,500 illegal e-bikes, with 4,500 seized since January 2025. In this video, Commander Neerav Patel shares advice for anyone thinking about buying an e-bike. Before you buy, make sure your bike is compliant.

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