2 Police Officers Now Charged...

[choux]

...with Gross Misconduct after allegedly chasing boys on e-bike.
Breaking news so no immediate link.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12120565/Police-van-following-two-teens-minutes-fatal-crash-half-mile-away-time-cop-says.html

[anneasquith]

Ooft. Laddies .

[choux]

I hope the police have sight of toxicology reports from the post mortem examinations which may have some bearing on the fatalities. I have seen photos in on line news which prompts me to post this comment without being judgemental.

[ABerrant]

In this case there is much confusion as to what an ebike is.

An 'electrically assisted pedal cycle’, or EAPC, is a bicycle with an electric motor that meets the DVLA's EAPC rules. The key ones to obey are:
• Over 14 years of age
• A maximum power output of 250W
• The pedals must be in motion for electric assistance to be provided*
• No electric assistance over 15.5mph (25km/h)

*post 2015 may have a 'twist and go' throttle that assists the rider without pedalling to a maximum of 3.7mph (6km/h).

The boys were travelling at around 30mph and their legs were seen to be not moving (not pedalling) therefore exclusively powered by a twist-grip throttle. This indicates the ebike was not an EAPC.

Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle (L3e) or moped (L1e) and needs to be registered and taxed. Riders need a driving licence and must wear a crash helmet.

[retrocop]

ABerrant
Thanks for your helpful input.

[douglas9401]

Two wee radges up to no good, move along.

[choux]

I looked at the law on e.bikes this morning but can not see a bona fide description of the type the boys were riding so we have to wait for forthcoming details, if any.

[choux]

douglas, if I may say, your post at 18:16 reads as quite judgemental. If you are that dismissive of the thread should you not be the one to "move along"?