A man has been charged with driving a “powerful” electric bike on the pavement in Perth city centre.
The 24-year-old has also been accused of driving an unlicensed motor vehicle, having no insurance, driving on the pavement and not wearing a helmet.
His ebike had enough power to be categorised as a motor vehicle, police claim.
It was seized in Perth city centre on Tuesday March 25.
A statement in the latest Perth area commander’s bulletin said: “The vehicle was found to be sufficiently powerful and fast enough to qualify as a motor vehicle.
“The case will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal for consideration.”
Police have previously warned of the dangers of riding ebikes in Perth city centre.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said in October 2024: “The way these vehicles are being used is putting the riders, passengers and other members of the public at unnecessary risk, which cannot be justified.”
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