Midlothian Teens Charged for Dangerous E-Bike Rides

0:00It's May 3rd, Edinburgh News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Two mid-Lothian teenagers just got charged for riding electric bikes way too dangerously around Bonnie Rig. Cops from the local problem-solving team caught them on April 29th and seized two Serran e-bikes right on the spot. They hit the kids with multiple road traffic offenses, and yeah, the parents got the call too. This is part of a bigger push to crack down on these speedy rides popping up everywhere. This in the community have been raising the alarms about the anti-social stuff tied to these bikes, and police are right there with them super aware of. The worries? Sergeant Brownlee says his team's on it hard, especially with how much these vehicles have spiked lately. He stresses they're straight up illegal on roads or public spots, so expect more seizures. With residents tipping off the non-emergency line at 101 about riders or storage spots, they're set to keep nailing these issues and keep. The bike area is safe for everyone.