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Policing · LondonMet Police seize record 2,367 illegal e-bikes in London crackdown
Metropolitan Police seized 2,367 illegal e-bikes in the year to 19 May 2026, the highest total of any UK force. New laws now let officers remove unregistered machines that can exceed 70 mph, linked to thefts, fires and fatal collisions across London.
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LatestDrivers in London risk £1,000 fine and penalty points for letting ambulances pass
Motorists in London who jump red lights or enter bus lanes to let emergency vehicles pass could face prosecution, three penalty points and fines up to £1,000. The South East Coast Ambulance Service has clarified that while drivers should make way, they must not break traffic laws to do so.
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