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E Cycle Storage and Charging

Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) are a regulated sub-group of what are known as E-bikes which are built to a specific standard and have a specific legal status in the UK.

The policy below outlines the storage and charging of EAPCs at Queen Mary.

Queen Mary Policy - Storage and Charging of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs)

 

Devices that are not permitted for storing and charging inside Queen Mary buildings: -
Lithium-ion batteries commonly found in larger electronic devices such as:

  • E-scooters
  • E-motorcycles
  • E-bikes

Relevant Legislation and Guidance: 

  • Road Traffic Act 1988
  • The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 // (Amendment) Regulations 2015
  • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

For Advice and Assistance at Queen Mary:

Queen Mary Policy - Storage and Charging of Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs)

Relevant Legislation and Guidance: 

  • Road Traffic Act 1988
  • The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 // (Amendment) Regulations 2015
  • Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

For Advice and Assistance at Queen Mary:


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