# UK police enforcement against illegal motorized vehicles > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-police-enforcement-against-illegal-motorized-vehicles > Updated: 2026-10-30T09:54:59.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Police in the United Kingdom have conducted enforcement actions targeting the illegal use of off-road bikes and e-bikes to combat anti-social behaviour. In early October, officers in Leigh, Wigan, and Warrington seized an off-road bike and a Sur-Ron e-bike, with the vehicles slated for destruction. By late October, Police Scotland launched Operation Overlap, a week-long crackdown that resulted in the seizure and destruction of 142 e-bikes and e-scooters. Glasgow reported the highest volume of seizures. During this period, officers in North West Edinburgh also executed warrants related to motor vehicle thefts and serious assaults, seizing several Sur-Ron bikes and motorcycles. Authorities have noted that illegally modified e-bikes, which exceed the legal limits of 15.5 mph or 250 watts, are reclassified as motor vehicles. Such vehicles require a driving licence, insurance, and a helmet, while e-scooters remain prohibited on public roads and pavements. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Police in Scotland seize over 140 e-bikes and e-scooters Scottish police seized and destroyed 142 e-bikes and e-scooters during Operation Overlap to combat the illegal use of high-powered motorized vehicles on roads and footpaths. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-scotland-seize-over-140-e-bikes-and-e-scooters ### 2026-10-05: UK police seize illegal off-road bikes to combat anti-social behaviour Police in Leigh and Warrington have seized illegal off-road and Sur-Ron e-bikes, arresting or reporting riders as part of ongoing campaigns to tackle anti-social behaviour. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-police-seize-illegal-off-road-bikes-to-combat-anti-social-behaviour --- Cite as: UK police enforcement against illegal motorized vehicles. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-police-enforcement-against-illegal-motorized-vehicles