Riding an unregistered Talaria Sting e-bike in a public place is an offence and a costly one

A 22-year-old who pleaded guilty at court on Friday 2 January now has fines and costs of £474 to pay. He was also banned from driving for 14 days.

Thomas Briggs, of Heath Road, Nettleham, pleaded guilty to having no insurance and riding otherwise in accordance with a driving licence when he was seen on his black Talaria Sting in May last year, in Nettleham. He was wearing a balaclava instead of a helmet.

Like any Talaria Sting, the bike was not road legal or registered and is not suitable for use on the road. It was powered by a 60v electric motor controlled by a throttle with a power output of 8000w and a top speed of approximately 55mph.

It is not classed as an electrically assisted pedal cycle (EAPC). If the vehicle was correctly registered for use of the road, it would require a full A motorcycle licence.

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Image: A black Talaria Sting e-bike.