A HIGH-POWERED e-bike has been seized from a teenage boy amid a police crackdown against illegal use.
Officers stopped a 15-year-old boy, who was riding a high-powered electric dirt bike, while patrolling in the Tendring district.
The Sur-Ron electric dirt bike, which is more powerful than a standard e-bike, was seized as part of Essex Police's ongoing work to tackle the use of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
Sur-Ron bikes cannot legally be ridden on pavements or public footpaths and parks.
To ride one legally on a public road, it must be road legal, registered with the DVLA, insured, taxed and have a valid MOT where required.
The rider must also have the correct driving licence.
Sur-Rons can be ridden legally on private land with the landowner's permission.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We know many residents have raised concerns about e-bikes, e-scooters and similar vehicles being ridden illegally in public spaces because they can create safety risks for pedestrians and other road users.”
“Before buying an e-bike, e-scooter or similar vehicle, please make sure you understand the law and where it can be used.”
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