Wednesday, February 11, 2026
65 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by police over the last three months. This forms part of a continued crackdown on the illegal use of these vehicles.
As part of Operation Centurion, Lancashire Police’s county-wide initiative tackling anti-social behaviour, including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters and motorbike-related nuisance, officers from Neighbourhood Teams and Roads Policing Teams have carried out a series of targeted operations across West Division, which includes Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster.
Between 1st November 2025 and 31st January 2026, 37 e-bikes and 28 e-scooters were seized. Across the force, a total of 168 e-bikes and e-scooters have been taken off the streets.
Inspector Steve Scott said: “What matters most to us is keeping people safe. Seizing more than 60 illegal bikes and scooters in just three months shows how committed we are to protecting our neighbourhoods and responding to the concerns residents have raised. But our work doesn’t stop at enforcement. We’ll continue working closely with partners, schools, parents, and the wider community to raise awareness, support young people to make safer choices, and prevent accidents before they happen.
“These vehicles can cause serious harm when they’re ridden irresponsibly, and we want our communities to know that the anti‑social behaviour linked to them will not be tolerated.”
Lancashire Police continue to work closely with local councils, housing associations, and other partners to tackle all forms of anti-social behaviour. To report issues or find out more, visit the dedicated ASB page: www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/lancashire-tackling-asb
Information can also be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. You can also call 101 or 999 in an emergency.