Why did electric biker need licence?

What’s up with the people of the States Police and magistrates?

My husband has an electric bike but he doesn’t need a licence. So why on earth does the man who got taken off the road and fined? So really you’re expecting everyone who has one of these so-called bikes to be caught riding or driving. I think it is really out of order. The man involved has had a heart attack.

What a load of rubbish. Do you know Guernsey is getting worse? Next thing we will be asking for permission to wipe our nose. This is bad as the bikes and scooters are run by battery, not electric. Disabled people will be next, it’s pathetic.

Guernsey has the worst States members ever. There are two true States members, that’s John Gollop and Lester Queripel.

MRS J. LE CHEMINANT,

4, Mount Beauvoir,

Mont Arrive,

St Peter Port,

GY1 2AE.

Editor’s footnote: Sergeant Tom Marshall of the Roads Policing Unit replies:

While the majority of electric bicycles on Guernsey’s roads are safe and legal, we have received a number of complaints from members of the public who are concerned about the speed that some bicycles were travelling, particularly at times when those riding the cycles had little or no apparent safety equipment.

The law on the matter is clear. Guernsey legislation for electric cycles mirrors that of the UK and states that you are not permitted to ride an electric bicycle which has a kerbside weight of more than 40 kilograms, or one which is fitted with a motor other than an electric motor. Additionally the motor should not be able to propel the cycle at speeds of more than 15.5mph.

Further advice on this can be obtained from the Guernsey DVLS.