Operation Armour Targets Illegal E-Bikes and E-Scooters in Aberdeen
Fifty individuals have been charged following a police crackdown on the illegal use of electric motorbikes and scooters in Aberdeen.
During Operation Armour, 154 crimes were identified over a three-week period spanning May and June. Authorities seized nineteen electric bikes and fifteen electric scooters as part of the enforcement efforts.
The operation focused on specific locations including parks, playing fields, golf courses, and the city centre.
Police Scotland reported that the charges brought against offenders include dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, riding on footpaths, and failing to wear helmets.
This initiative was launched in response to a rise in public reports concerning the unlawful use of these vehicles throughout the city.
"We know the illegal use of these vehicles is affecting our communities across the city of Aberdeen.
They are dangerous to other road users, pedestrians and those who ride them.
We will use every tool at our disposal to seize the vehicles, identify riders, and report them to the relevant authorities."
Chief Inspector Vicky Stables emphasized the commitment to enforcement and community safety.
"Please report incidents to police. If you know the identity of riders or where the vehicles are stored or fuelled, pass this information to us and allow officers to fully investigate."
