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Story summary
- North Yorkshire Police seized an electric bike during a patrol before Christmas, claiming it could reach speeds over 100 mph.
- The bike reportedly hit 103.8 mph, far above the United Kingdom (UK) 15.5 mph limit for e-bikes.
- UK law requires e-bikes to be limited to 250 watts and pedal-assisted.
- Authorities say the bike violated these regulations.
- Skepticism about the high-speed claim has sparked questions about its accuracy.
