05/09/2026
On Thursday evening, officers from the Truro Neighbourhood Team, supported by the Truro Special Constabulary, located and seized a Surron style electric bike in the Tregurra area of Truro.
We had received a number of reports and concerns regarding this illegal electric bike and the manner in which it was being ridden in and around Truro, including activations of speed enforcement cameras.
The rider was issued with a Section 59 warning notice, and the bike was seized as it was being used without insurance and the rider did not hold the appropriate licence.
Please remember that privately owned e-scooters and Suron style electric bikes cannot legally be used on public roads, pavements or other public spaces. Vehicles being used unlawfully may be seized by police, and riders can be reported for offences which may result in penalty points, fines, and other enforcement action.
If you have information about the illegal use of e-scooters or electric bikes in your area, please report it via 101 or through the Devon & Cornwall Police website.
For more information and advice about E-scooters and electric bikes check out our handy guide: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/