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81 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal use of electric bikes, scooters

Police conduct citywide operation targeting electric mobility devices, with some of those arrested saying they are food delivery riders

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Some of the electric mobility devices seized by police in the crackdown. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong police have arrested 81 people in a crackdown on the illegal use of electric mobility devices such as scooters and bicycles, with 14 saying they are food delivery riders.

Senior Inspector Greenson Cheung Chin-hung said on Friday that officers made the arrests in Tai Po, Sheung Shui, Tuen Mun, Castle Peak, Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Lok Ma Chau between July 7 and 10.

The 62 men and 19 women arrested were aged between 20 and 79.

“The arrestees were suspected of driving unregistered vehicles, driving without a valid licence, using a vehicle without third-party insurance, driving on pavements, and driving without a helmet for both the drivers and passengers,” Cheung said.

The force seized 81 devices, including 73 electric bikes and eight electric scooters. Cheung said some of the arrested were using the devices to commute.

The senior inspector reminded the public that anyone found guilty of driving an unregistered vehicle or an unlicensed electric vehicle could face a HK$10,000 (US$1,270) fine and 12 months behind bars.

Fourteen of the arrested said they were delivery riders, according to police.

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