Illegally converted bike to be crushed after police witness it flying through Southsea exceeding speeds of 25mph

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit has taken to social media after police officers, patrolling Southsea, witnessed a bike riding at speeds exceeding 25mph.

The bike, which has been converted to reach higher speeds than intended, has been seized by officers, and will be crushed.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit, wrote: “The rider of this illegally converted bike was seen accelerating away 25mph with no pedal input.

“Checks show it capable of 35mph. Vehicle has been seized and will be crushed.”

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