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where the rider has sustained two broken legs and
serious internal injuries.
The question that needed to be answered in our
forensic expert’s report was on the legality of the
e-bike that a defendant was riding.
The questions that you need to ask during a defence
case:
• What type of vehicle are you dealing with? Is it a
‘true’ e-bike (EAPC) or e-Scooter, or does it qualify as
a motor vehicle?
• What is the wattage output of this bike? Based on
this, would the bike be road legal under the Road
Traffic Act 1988?
• Can the expert attend the bike in the compound to
examine it?
Figure 2: Image of a 350W e-bike
The evidential report on the classification and legality
of this vehicle can have a huge impact on the type of
collision. For instance, if this e-bike is deemed as legal
and qualifies as a mechanically propelled vehicle then
it must also be roadworthy under the Road Traffic Act
1988. Additionally, under the Road Traffic Act 1988
bloods were taken from the rider in case the vehicle
qualifies as a motor vehicle.
Contact Forensic Access
If you require an expert report involving any aspect of
collision investigations, or any other forensic discipline
please contact our Casework Management Team by
email: science@forensic-access.co.uk
or call: 01235 774870.
Figure 3: Image of an unpowered bicycle
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For over 36 years, Forensic Access has connected defence solicitors with the same
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Today, Forensic Access has a vast network of experts, enabling us to provide defence teams with
every type of forensic science support available, including:
Blood Pattern and Body Fluid Analysis
Classifications of Weapons and Ammunition
Digital Forensics
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