Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12910Road traffic offence (no insurance, mechanically propelled vehicle) · Co. Kilkenny

E-bike seized on High Street, Kilkenny for exceeding power and speed limits

Kilkenny gardaí seized an e-bike on High Street in the city after it was found to have a 1200w motor and tested at 45km/h, exceeding the legal 250w and 25km/h limits. The user will be prosecuted for no insurance as the vehicle is classified as mechanically propelled.

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  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn e-bike was seized by Kilkenny gardaí on High Street in the city. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationKilkenny gardaí posted a warning on social media telling owners to stop using such vehicles in public places. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe user will be prosecuted for no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe e-bike had a 1200w motor, exceeding the 250w legal limit. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe e-bike was tested at 45km/h on a dyno, exceeding the 25km/h limit. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherWith those specifications the vehicle is classified as mechanically propelled. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe regulations allow an e-bike to have a motor up to 250w with a maximum speed of 25km/h. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Aug2025
    Otherkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny gardaí make big seizure on High Street in the city

    Gardaí seized the e-bike and issued a public warning on social media, stating the user will face prosecution for no insurance.

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