Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders
Summary
Communities in several towns have raised concerns about groups of people riding powerful electric motorbikes illegally and dangerously, frightening pedestrians and causing damage. Police now have new powers to seize such vehicles immediately if they are used in anti-social or unsafe ways.Key Facts
- Riders on electric motorbikes are speeding on pavements and roads, performing stunts like wheelies, and wearing face coverings like balaclavas.
- Residents report feeling scared or threatened by these riders, including children and older people who have had to quickly move out of the way.
- Some riders travel in groups and sometimes carry two riders on one bike.
- The noisy and risky behavior includes swerving in traffic and aiming at pedestrians.
- Police have been given new authority to confiscate vehicles used in dangerous riding without prior warning.
- There are fears that these bikes and masked riders could be linked to crime, such as carrying weapons or muggings.
- An 86-year-old woman died after being hit by an illegally ridden electric motorbike in Sunderland in 2025.
- Local officials have filmed some incidents and describe feeling intimidated themselves when confronting riders.
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