Police seized nine electric scooters and two e-bikes during a crackdown on nuisance behaviour in Clifton.
Teams across the force regularly receive reports about riders speeding around on bikes and scooters on roads, pavements and playing fields.
Officers in Clifton have responded to these concerns by making the issue a key focus, with regular seizures and days of action to target the problem.
Last weekend, officers on patrol seized e-bikes and e-scooters and gave advice to young people and their parents.
Sergeant Simon Reid, of the Clifton neighbourhood policing team, said:
“Tackling all forms of antisocial behaviour is a priority for the team and it is clear the illegal use of electric bikes, scooters and off-road bikes is a concern for people living and working in Clifton.
“In addition to causing a nuisance, these scooters and bikes speeding around like they do put both passing members of the public and the riders themselves at risk of injury.
“Parents must understand that riding e-scooters on public roads is illegal; it’s as simple as that. We will seize them whenever we see them being ridden in any public place.
“I hope people in the wider community welcome our efforts and the feedback received on patrol has been positive.”
Under UK law, e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and cannot be ridden in public. Officers can use the Road Traffic Act to seize them.
In addition, e-bikes must comply with UK Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPC) regulations, including a 15.5 mph speed limit and a motor power of no more than 250W.
Non-compliant models are classified as motor vehicles, requiring insurance, taxation and a valid licence.
Officers are now using a compact dynamometer to test the top speed of e-bikes in order to catch those failing to comply with the law.
