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• A four-wheeled vehicle with electric motor (Tariff notice 11)

  Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.

  • Updated: 28 March 2022
• Riding an electric bike: the rules

  Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured.
• Classifying vehicles, bicycles, parts and accessories

  Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.

  • Updated: 23 April 2021
• Electric cycles with pedals (Tariff notice 31)

  Check the tariff classification for bicycles, tricycles and quadricycles, with pedal assistance.

  • Updated: 2 November 2022
• Government Safety Message on e-bikes and e-scooters

  Important Safety Message from OPSS.

  • Updated: 6 December 2023
• E-scooter trials: guidance for users

  Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.

  • Updated: 1 June 2024
• My safety: e-bikes and e-scooters

  The UK Government has produced resources to raise awareness around the safe purchasing, use and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters.

  • Updated: 17 December 2024
• Product Safety Report: Isinwheel Electric Scooter (2012-0081)

  Product Safety Report for Isinwheel Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.

  • Updated: 25 March 2022
• My safety: toys and electrical products

  OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to adults and children associated with toys and electrical products.

  • Updated: 7 March 2023
• Product Safety Report: EMANBA Electric Scooter (2106-0046)

  Product Safety Report for EMANBA Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of injuries and electric shock.

  • Updated: 26 March 2022