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Police in Kirkby-in-Ashfield seize customised bike 'capable of 28mph' (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[-] hallettj@leminal.space 12 points 1 week ago

Officers said something with pedals "doesn't automatically make something a legal electric bicycle"

Nice, people understanding these nuances is exactly what we want!

A closer inspection revealed a scooter motor, plenty of wiring and enough tape to keep the local DIY shop in business.

Lol!

this post was submitted on 10 Sep 2026
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