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Crushing illegal e-bikes won’t fix road danger
August 13, 2025

changes to the law that could allow illegal e-bikes to be crushed within 48 hours make for strong headlines – but it's cars that cause the vast majority of road deaths. Real progress comes from curbing car danger through 20mph limits, safer lorries, and cleaner air.

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