02/11/2026
🚴‍♂️⚡ 35 Illegal E-Bikes & E-Scooters Seized Across Oxford ⚡🛴
This week, officers from the Oxford Cowley Neighbourhood Team joined colleagues from the TVP Roads Policing for a dedicated operation targeting the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters across the city.
Thanks to this joint effort, we successfully seized 35 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters from Oxford's streets.
Why are we focusing on this? 🤔
The illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters remains a priority for us due to the dangers they pose to both riders and other members of the public. Many of the bikes seized had been modified to travel at speeds significantly above legal limits, whilst privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use on public roads, cycle lanes and pavements.
We've all seen the videos or experienced near misses where riders speed through busy pedestrian areas. These vehicles can cause serious injuries and put pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at risk. Our aim is simple: keep everyone safe whilst using our roads, pavements and public spaces.
🔎 Alongside this operation, our neighbourhood officers have continued proactive patrols in areas identified as hotspots for drug-related activity.
As a result of our activity this week:
âś… 35 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized
âś… Three males stopped and searched, with cannabis located. These matters remain under investigation and we are unable to comment further at this time.
âś… One male stopped and searched, with a bladed article recovered. This investigation remains ongoing at this stage.
A huge thank you to members of the public who continue to provide us with information and intelligence. Your reports help us identify issues, target resources effectively and make our communities safer.
đź‘‹ If you see us out and about, please come over and say hello. We are always happy to chat and hear about any concerns in your area.
