E-bike & E-scooter Guidance

E-bike & E-scooter Guidance

Hi Resident

Cardiff Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to address the ongoing issue's being raised by members of the public regarding the use of e-bikes and e-scooter in a public place. We would like to pass on guidance before anyone is looking at purchasing an E-bike/scooter. 

Below are a few questions that are frequently asked:

Can e-scooters be ridden on public roads?
No – they can only be ridden on private land, with the landowner’s permission.

What about on the pavement or cycle lanes?
Still no. The law says they cannot be used on public places, including roads, pavements, parks or cycle lanes.

So why was I allowed to buy one, if I can’t actually use it?
You are allowed to buy or sell e-scooters, and you can use them on private land (with permission).

Why don’t you work with retailers so that customers know the law before buying?
We are working with retailers to explain the law. But, of course, the buying and selling of e-scooters is allowed. 

OK, so what about electric bikes?
Electrically assisted pedal cycles are allowed in public places if they have pedals able to propel it, the electric motor’s power doesn’t exceed a specified limit, electrical assistance cuts out when the vehicle reaches 15.5mph, and the rider is not under 14 years old. All other electric bikes are treated the same way as e-scooters: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs-in-great-britain-information-sheet

I’ve seen e-scooters being ridden legally elsewhere – how come?
Some areas in England are undergoing a trial where their use is allowed (but regulated) on public land and roads. No such trials are taking place in Wales: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users

I'm confused, are there different types of e-bikes? 

Yes. Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) must be fitted with pedals that are capable of propelling it, have a maximum continuous power rating via the electric motor not exceeding 250 watts, and all electrical assistance must cut off when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15.5mph.

If in doubt remember PPS – Pedals, Power, Speed. EAPCs can be legally ridden by anyone aged 14+, and do not require vehicle tax, insurance, or a licence.

All other electric bikes are classed as a motorcycle or a moped. Unless used on private land (with the permission of the land-owner), such bikes must be registered with the DVLA, taxed, insured and used by a rider who holds the appropriate class of licence, in order for their use to be legal.

Unless all the above criteria is met, they cannot be used on public land and the rider is liable for prosecution. 

More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs-in-great-britain-information-sheet

Canllawiau E-fiet a E-sgwtêr

Hi Resident

Mae Tîm Heddlu Cymdogaeth Bae Caerdydd eisiau mynd i’r afael â’r mater parhaus sy’n cael ei godi gan aelodau o’r cyhoedd ynghylch defnyddio beiciau trydan a sgwterau trydan mewn lle cyhoeddus. Hoffem rannu canllawiau cyn i unrhyw un feddwl am brynu beic neu sgwter trydan.

Isod ceir ychydig o gwestiynau sy’n cael eu gofyn yn aml:

A all e-sgwtars gael eu gyrru ar ffyrdd cyhoeddus?

Na – gellir eu gyrru ar dir preifat yn unig, gyda chaniatâd y perchennog tir

Beth am ar y cerddwyr neu lwybrau beicio? 

Eto, dim. Mae’r gyfraith yn dweud na cheir eu defnyddio mewn mannau cyhoeddus, gan gynnwys ffyrdd, troedffyrdd, parciau neu lwybrau beicio.

Felly pam y cafodd fi ganiatâd i brynu un, os na allaf ei ddefnyddio mewn gwirionedd? 

Caniateir i chi brynu neu werthu e-sgwtis, a gallwch eu defnyddio ar dir preifat (gyda chaniatâd).

Pam na wnewch weithio gyda manwerthwyr fel y bydd cwsmeriaid yn gwybod y gyfraith cyn prynu? 

Rydyn ni'n gweithio gyda manwerthwyr i esbonio'r gyfraith. Ond, wrth gwrs, mae prynu a gwerthu e-siafftau yn cael ei ganiatáu.

Iawn, felly beth am feiciau trydan? 

Mae beiciau pedal cymorth trydanol yn cael eu caniatáu mewn mannau cyhoeddus os oes ganddynt bethau pedal i'w symud, nad yw pŵer y modur trydanol yn fwy na'r terfyn penodedig, mae cymorth trydanol yn diffodd pan mae'r cerbyd yn cyrraedd 15.5 milltir yr awr, ac nad yw'r beiciwr yn llai na 14 oed. Mae pob beic trydanol arall yn cael eu trin yr un fath â sgwteri trydanol:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs-in-great-britain-information-sheet

Rwyf wedi gweld sgwteri trydan yn cael eu gyrru'n gyfreithlon mewn mannau eraill – sut mae hynny'n bosibl?

 Mae rhai ardaloedd yn Lloegr yn cynnal treial lle mae eu defnyddio'n cael ei ganiatáu (ond yn cael ei reoleiddio) ar dir a ffyrdd cyhoeddus. Nid yw unrhyw dreialon o'r fath yn digwydd yng Nghymru.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users

Rwy’n drysu, oes gwahanol fathau o feiciau trydan?
Ydy. Rhaid i Feiciau Pedal wedi’u Cymorth Trydanol (EAPC) gael eu cyfarparu gyda pedalau sy’n gallu ei wthio, gan beidio â gor-ddefnyddio pŵer parhaus y modur trydanol dros 250 watts, a rhaid i bob cymorth trydanol dorri pan fydd y cerbyd yn cyrraedd cyflymder o 15.5 milltir yr awr.
Os oes dwywel, cofiwch PPS – Pedalau, Pŵer, Cyflymder. Gellir gyrru EAPCs yn gyfreithlon gan unrhyw un sy’n 14 oed neu’n hŷn, ac nid oes angen treth cerbyd, yswiriant, na trwydded.
Caiff yr holl feiciau trydanol eraill eu dosbarthu fel beic modur neu foped. Oni gêl eu defnyddio ar dir preifat (gyda chaniatâd perchennog y tir), rhaid cofrestru’r beiciau hynny gyda'r DVLA, talu treth, cael yswiriant, ac fe’i defnyddir gan yrrwr sydd â’r math priodol o drwydded, er mwyn i’w defnydd fod yn gyfreithlon.

Os nad yw'r holl feini prawf uchod wedi'u bodloni, ni ellir eu defnyddio ar dir cyhoeddus ac mae'r gyrrwr yn atebol am erlyn. Mwy o wybodaethhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs/electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles-eapcs-in-great-britain-information-sheet