Cyclists, E-bikes, E-scooters Trigger Speed Cameras

0:00On this February 27th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's shaping the UK right now. Police data reveals that cyclists, e-bike riders, and e-scooter users have triggered speed cameras nearly 1200 times since 20. 23, mostly in 30 miles per hour zones. Over 220 of those were bicycles alone. With some e-bikes and e-scooters modified to hit speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Yet no one faced penalties. The issue stems from a lack of registration plates, or identifiable marks on these vehicles, leaving police unable to track offenders. Only five out of 43 forces in England and Wales shared figures, so the real number is likely much higher. Meanwhile, more 20 miles per hour zones in residential areas are catching faster bikes designed for racing. Pedestrian injuries from cyclists jumped 18.9% last year, with 603 collisions recorded. This has fueled outrage over unchecked speeding,

1:03red light jumping, and pavement riding by what some call two-wheel tears. Experts like roads lawyer Nick Freeman and politicians, including the shadow transport minister, demand equal rules for all road users, think, registration, insurance, and taxes like for cars. One force noted 227 cyclist triggers in Lancashire alone. While Devon and Cornwall clocks 668 e-bikes and scooters. As calls grow for legal changes, the government says no plates for regular bikes, but is eyeing new rules for e-scooters, including possible. Registration. Police can still find dangerous riders up to 2,500 pounds, pushing for more accountability on on