FOI 286313
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 286313
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 23rd October 2023. Please find below the response to your request:
For the financial or calendar years 2018 to the present, or most recently available (e.g March 2023)
1) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
2) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized that exceeded the 15.5mph or 250watt limit.
3) The number of offences recorded under
- a) section 28 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (dangerous cycling)
- b) section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (careless and inconsiderate cycling)
- c) section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – (cycling under the influence of drink or drugs)
4) The number of penalty fines handed out under
- a) Section 28 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
- b) Section 29 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
- c) Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 1991 – broken down by fine amount, if this does not exceed the time limit of the request.
Reply
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Q1) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
0
Q2) The number of e-bikes (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles) seized that exceeded the 15.5mph or 250watt limit.
No specific information held. This information is not recorded.
Q3) Number of Offences Recorded & Disposal |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2023 |
Total |
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Dangerous cycling - S.28 Road Traffic Act 1988 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
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No Further Action |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Refused Charge (NFA) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Youth Caution |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Ride a cycle on a road / bridle way / footpath without due care and attention S.29 Road Traffic Act 1988 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
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Postal Requisition |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Refused Charge (NFA) |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Single Justice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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Ride a cycle on a road / bridle way / footpath without reasonable consideration for others S.29 road Traffic Act 1988 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Charge |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Single Justice |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Riding pedal cycle under the influence of drink or drugs S.30 Road Traffic Act 1988 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
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Postal Requisition |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Refused Charge (NFA) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Total |
4 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
13 |
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Q4) Court Results |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2023 |
Total |
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Ride a cycle on a road / bridle way / footpath without due care and attention |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Costs, Fine, Victim Surcharge |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
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Ride a cycle on a road / bridle way / footpath without reasonable consideration for others |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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Costs, Fine, Victim Surcharge |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Fine |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Riding pedal cycle under the influence of drink or drugs |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
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Costs, Fine, Victim Surcharge |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
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Total |
4 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
13 |