Rejected petition Change the laws and rules around E-Bikes. Make them 18year+ and give them sound

These bikes are dangerous and come in different forms, from electrical bicycle to trails bikes etc. All these bikes can move at a high speed some of 47+ mph. Yet they do not need MOT/TAX or insurance. They are targeted at youths and young adults so don't even require a licence. This needs to change.

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I want these bikes to have rules. Ages limits and tests and treat them like actual motorcycles or mopeds/scooters. They should have to have some form of insurance etc. Sounds on the bike as they are silent and can not be heard coming. 40% of people rely on what they can hear while crossing a road, without the noise to them they are endangering pedestrians.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. E-bikes are capped at 15.5mph. Bikes that travel faster than this are already required to be registered and taxed, and require a driving licence to use. You can read more here:

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

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