/uk-ebike-road-legal-checker

E-Bike

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Use this tool to check if your e-bike meets UK road legal requirements.

How old is the rider?

Under 14 ✓ 14 or older ✓ Not sure ✓

ⓘ Why this matters

You must be at least 14 to ride an electric bike on public roads in the UK.

Does the bike have working pedals that can move it?

Yes ✓ No ✓ Not sure ✓

ⓘ Why this matters

An electric bike must be pedal-assist to be classed as road-legal.

What is the bike's continuous rated motor power?

250 watts or less ✓ More than 250 watts ✓ Not sure ✓

ⓘ Where do I find this?

This is usually written on the motor casing or in the manual.

At what speed does motor assistance stop?

15.5 mph (25 km/h) or lower ✓ Higher than 15.5 mph ✓ Not sure ✓

ⓘ Why this matters

Assistance must stop at 15.5 mph to be road-legal as an e-bike.

Does the bike have a throttle that propels it above walking speed without pedalling?

Yes ✓ No ✓ Not sure ✓

How old is the rider?

Under 14 14 or older Not sure

ⓘ Why this matters

You must be at least 14 to ride an electric bike on public roads in the UK.

Does the bike have working pedals that can move it?

Yes No Not sure

ⓘ Why this matters

An electric bike must be pedal-assist to be classed as road-legal.

What is the bike's continuous rated motor power?

250 watts or less More than 250 watts Not sure

ⓘ Where do I find this?

This is usually written on the motor casing or in the manual.

At what speed does motor assistance stop?

15.5 mph (25 km/h) or lower Higher than 15.5 mph Not sure

ⓘ Why this matters

Assistance must stop at 15.5 mph to be road-legal as an e-bike.

Does the bike have a throttle that propels it above walking speed without pedalling?

Yes No Not sure

Checking UK regulations...

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Road-Legal for UK Public Roads

Based on your answers, this e-bike meets the UK definition of an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC).

What this means

You can ride this e-bike on public roads and cycle paths without registration, insurance, or a licence.

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Not Road-Legal as an E-Bike

This E-Bike does not meet UK EAPC rules, so it cannot be used on public roads as an electric bicycle.

What this means

This E-Bike is treated as a motor bike, not a bicycle. Road use would require registration, insurance, and the correct licence — depending on classification.

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Can't Confirm Legal Status

Some details are missing or marked as 'not sure'.

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Motor label (power rating)
Manufacturer specifications
Assistance cut-off speed

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