An E bike has been seized by Kilkenny gardaí on High Street in the city for a number of offences.
"The regulations allow an E Bike to have a motor up to 250w with a maximum speed with assistance from pedal power of 25kmh," Kilkenny gardaí posted to social media.
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"This vehicle was 1200w and we tested it at 45kmh on our dyno. The user will be prosecuted for no insurance as with these specs it is a mechanically propelled vehicle.
"If you own one of these STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY in any Public Place," the post concluded.
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