Bedlam over electric bikes continues - we reveal you may need an MOT, and WILL need L plates and registration plate

Aug 09, 2017, 09:00 AM

Halfords has 'temporarily suspended' the sale of e-bikes in Northern Ireland. It comes after the Nolan Show revealed, yesterday, that if you own an electric bike in Northern Ireland you must have a motorcycle licence. The bike will also need to be insured, be taxed and registered with the DVA. You will also have to wear a motor bike helmet when riding it. If you don't do those things the police have told us you could be liable for a fine and a minimum of 6 penalty points. And they say you could even be disqualified depending upon the Judge's view of the offence. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where this applies. Stephen got reaction from e-bike independent retailer Brian Cassidy and we took your calls.