Landmark UK Prosecution of Supplier of High-Powered e-Bike

Monsterebikes Ltd has been prosecuted in the UK for supplying Falcon-branded EAPCs fitted with motors powered up to 8,000 watts and capable of speeds over 112.65kmh.

Worcester, UK A UK vehicle standards authority had announced the country’s first successful prosecution of a company for illegally supplying high-powered electric-assisted pedal cycles (EPACS) not approved for road use. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) took action against Monsterebikes Ltd for supplying Falcon-branded EAPCs fitted with motors powered up to 8,000 watts and…