Question
Many of my constituents have raised the issue of antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding by people on e-bikes, particularly in Southwick, Shoreham and Lancing. What is the Secretary of State’s Department doing to crack down on such behaviour, which is blighting the lives of many people in my constituency?
Answer
My hon. Friend will know that we have made it easier for the police to seize e-bikes on the spot, and we have cut the timeframe for disposal to just seven days. Police forces are already making use of these powers so that dangerous and illegally used bikes can be taken off our streets. Where appropriate, they can also be destroyed.
Verdict: AMBER (70/100)
The reply sets out clear national measures against antisocial and dangerous e-bike riding: easier on-the-spot seizure, a seven-day disposal timeframe, active police use of the powers, and destruction where appropriate. It answers the core question of what the government is doing, in direct terms. It does not address the specific local concerns about Southwick, Shoreham and Lancing, so a constituent wanting local enforcement detail may need to ask again.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the department doing about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding by e-bike users, particularly in Southwick, Shoreham and Lancing? | Addressed | Direct | The reply describes concrete national measures against e-bike misuse: easier on-the-spot seizure, a seven-day disposal timeframe, active police use of the powers to remove dangerous bikes, and destruction where appropriate. It does not engage with Southwick, Shoreham or Lancing specifically, but the question's core ask is what the department is doing about e-bike antisocial and dangerous riding, and the reply answers that. |