A man has been charged with a number of road traffic offences after police stopped an electric motorbike in Renfrew.
Officers from Renfrewshire Priority Policing Team were on patrol in Aranthrue Crescent on Monday 15th June 2026 when they spotted a man riding an electric Sur-Ron bike.
Police said the rider was subsequently charged with a number of offences under the Road Traffic Act, including having no insurance and no valid driving licence.
The bike, which had no registration plates, was seized by officers.
Police Scotland is reminding the public that electric bikes of this type and e-scooters cannot legally be used on public roads, pavements or other public places.
They can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the landowner.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Monday 15th June, officers from Renfrewshire Priority Policing Team were on patrol in Renfrew when they observed a male riding an electric Sur-Ron bike on Aranthrue Crescent.
“The male was subsequently charged with a number of offences under the Road Traffic Act, including no insurance and no valid drivers licence. The bike had no registration plates and was subsequently seized.
“Members of the public are reminded that use of these types of bikes and e-scooters in a public place is illegal. They can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner.”
Photo: The electric Sur-Ron bike seized by officers in Aranthrue Crescent, Renfrew, after the rider was charged with a number of road traffic offences