Cyclists

In 2014 to 2021 there has been 3,849 Pedal Cycle Casualties in Greater Manchester of those 778 were seriously injured and 30 were fatalities.

Safety training

From complete beginners to experienced cyclists, we’ve got a course for everyone – even professional drivers who want to get more cycle-aware. Learn to ride, build your road confidence, and learn how to ride safely as a family.

Find out more advice and information on Transport for Greater Manchester website.

E - Bikes - Licencing, Tax & Insurance

You can ride an electric bike if you’re 14 or over, as long as it meets certain requirements.

These electric bikes are known as ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPCs). You do not need a licence to ride one and it does not need to be registered, taxed or insured.

What counts as an EAPC

An EAPC must have pedals that can be used to propel it.

It must show either:

• the power output

• the manufacturer of the motor

It must also show either:

• the battery’s voltage

• the maximum speed of the bike

Its electric motor:

• must have a maximum power output of 250 watts

• Should not be able to propel the bike when it's travelling more than 15.5 mph

An EAPC can have more than 2 wheels (for example, a tricycle).

Where you can ride an electric bike

If a bike meets the EAPC requirements, it’s classed as a normal pedal bike. This means you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed.

Other kinds of electric bike

Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence to ride one and you must wear a crash helmet.

Getting vehicle approval for your electric bike, an electric bike must be typed approved, if either:

• it can be propelled without pedalling (a ‘twist and go’ EAPC)

• it does not meet the EAPC rules

This should have been done by the manufacturer or importer before you bought it. If it’s been type approved, it will have a plate showing its type approval number.

e-Bike approval information - gov.uk