Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Increase the 15.5mph speed limit for e-bikes to a minimum of 20mph
Closed
285 signatures
What the petition asks
All electric bikes in the UK are subject to an assisted speed limit of 15.5mph. After this speed the bike can be ridden quicker, but the rider will no longer receive assistance from the motor.
We ask the Government to adjust the limits to be in line with US legislation of 20mph as a minimum.
We are concerned that the current speed restrictions / limit reduces the likelihood that people will swap their car for an electric bike. Also the difference in speed between an e-bike and a car, in modern traffic, increases the danger presented to cyclists when sharing the road
We are concerned that the current speed restrictions / limit reduces the likelihood that people will swap their car for an electric bike. Also the difference in speed between an e-bike and a car, in modern traffic, increases the danger presented to cyclists when sharing the road
Timeline
| 10 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
285
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
10 Aug 2022
Closed
24 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.