The Antwerp Highways Police have confiscated an electrically powered bicycle that was being driven recklessly. This marks the first time that the Highways Police in Antwerp have seized an

e-bike for this reason. The police observed a 36-year-old man riding the e-bike at high speed and zig-zagging across the road. The man ran a red light and endangered other road users by cutting them off. In short, he posed a threat to himself and others on the road.

At 10:24 AM, the police managed to intercept the e-bike cyclist on Antwerp's Left Bank. The man will be brought before magistrates. He had been zig-zagging with his e-bike on the cycle lane and footpath, putting other vehicles and pedestrians in danger. Due to the excessive speed at which he was riding, several pedestrians had to jump out of the way. Additionally, the man rode through a red traffic light.

When the police attempted to stop him, he continued riding. Eventually, he was apprehended on Antwerp's Left Bank. The police confiscated the man's bike, an electrically powered mountain bike. He will face legal proceedings to answer for his reckless behavior.

This incident marks a first. Rules introduced in 2019 stipulate that vehicles belonging to reckless and dangerous drivers can be confiscated. This is the first instance where these measures have been employed to seize an electrically powered bike. Mayor of Antwerp, Bart De Wever (nationalist), commended the police for their decisive action, emphasizing that reckless driving, regardless of the type of vehicle, will not be tolerated. Photo by bert76, Wikimedia commons.