Petition Increase the 15.5mph speed limit for e-bikes to a minimum of 20mph

All electric bikes in the UK are subject to an assisted speed limit of 15.5mph. After this speed the bike can be ridden quicker, but the rider will no longer receive assistance from the motor.

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We ask the Government to adjust the limits to be in line with US legislation of 20mph as a minimum.

We are concerned that the current speed restrictions / limit reduces the likelihood that people will swap their car for an electric bike. Also the difference in speed between an e-bike and a car, in modern traffic, increases the danger presented to cyclists when sharing the road

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 24 February 2023
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