Cee Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hi Guys I've just joined this forum, I had no idea it existed until I was doing research because My King Song Unicycle has just been seized by the police, so I wonder if anybody knows what I can do to claim it back, do I have any power by law? Is there any company that does insurance for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cee Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Also I live in Birmingham, England 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 EUC's are currently illegal to ride on public roads in the UK so you can't get insurance for them yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Lawyer up.... Problem is, itll more than likely cost you more than the wheel is worth. If the law specificlly states they are illegal and you were in violation.... Well, it may be cheaper to buy another wheel, dress in darker clothing and stay in the shadows. Sorry to hear about this happening to you. Edited September 17, 2021 by ShanesPlanet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 It is hard for me to imagine living in a place where they can just take your stuff. Drugs and guns I can understand, but an EUC? Here we would be told to stop doing that. Then seriously stop doing that then they would fine $50 dollars. Then fine use $50 …………………… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Perhaps make contact with the office of your Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Shabana Mahmood. Her office staff might be able to assist and act on your behalf. Might help if you are able to mention any evidence of community activities like: charity/volunteering work helping disadvantaged bravery awards etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, RockyTop said: It is hard for me to imagine living in a place where they can just take your stuff. Drugs and guns I can understand, but an EUC? Here we would be told to stop doing that. Then seriously stop doing that then they would fine $50 dollars. Then fine use $50 …………………… We do live in an AMAZING place, but they also tend to take our stuff sometimes. Go visit the police evidence room of any metropolitan station and you'd realize that our leo collects things too. Edited September 17, 2021 by ShanesPlanet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) You would have been given paperwork from the police so I suggest you read it for more information about the procedures. Details are also available on this link to reclaim a vehicle: https://west-midlands.police.uk/services/vehicle-recovery although this is for normal vehicles (not plev's) it may help. Edited September 17, 2021 by The Brahan Seer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The whole PLEV seizure stuff in the UK seems very odd to me. It was always the case that you couldn't collect a seized car (for example) without proof of valid driving licence and insurance. Obviously we can't do this with PLEV's, so it seems the rozzers are simply 'handing back' PLEV's, albeit with maybe a seizure and storage charge. Does seem to fly in the face of their own rules though. Of course I'm not moaning, its better than never being able to get your wheel back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Maybe use the website: https://petition.parliament.uk/ to organize a petition. Seems to have had some successes. 544 petitions got a response from the Government 93 petitions were debated in the House of Commons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The only silver lining with the UK is they call personal electric vehicles PLEV's the L stands for Light which means they could easily have another category like they have for goods vehicles, HGV's (Heavy Goods Vehicles for rest of world). I would be very happy if they also make room for PHEV's which EUC's would be. I know wishful thinking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhpr262 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) EUCs are illegal as heck in my country too. Strangely enough I have ridden past the police at least half a dozen times by now and they could have stopped me easily each time but I never heard a peep from them, even though the police in Bavaria has a reputation of being the toughest and strictest by far of all German states. I wonder if it is that Segway/e-kick scooter number plate I have mounted under the taillight. It DOES make my V10F look super official and legit! Edited September 18, 2021 by mhpr262 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 minute ago, mhpr262 said: I wonder if it is that Segway/e-kick scooter number plate I have mounted under the taillight. It DOES make my V10F look super official and legit! I don't know about your area. COPs in general don't really know the laws and hate more than anything being made a fool. It reminds me of the guy that said that he can go ANYWHERE if he is carrying a ladder. It makes him look official. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhpr262 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, RockyTop said: I don't know about your area. COPs in general don't really know the laws and hate more than anything being made a fool. It reminds me of the guy that said that he can go ANYWHERE if he is carrying a ladder. It makes him look official. I dont really know why they are so lenient. Just yesterday I rode right past a group of three on the sidewalk, on foot, who were busting people in a 30km/h school zone with a laser gun. They didnt even see the plate from the front but they didnt stop me. In the afternoon two more cops in a car rode past me while I was waiting to cross the road, with one foot on the pedal. They didnt see the plate either but they also didnt bother. I live in dread of that day when one of them bothers to look up the relevant laws and informs his colleagues. I think I am the only person in my town of 40.000 people and the surrounding county that rides one of those things. I have a suspicion I have become a local "celebrity" over the last year so there will be no running from the law, LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingWigs Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, RockyTop said: I don't know about your area. COPs in general don't really know the laws and hate more than anything being made a fool. It reminds me of the guy that said that he can go ANYWHERE if he is carrying a ladder. It makes him look official. Add a safety vest and glasses to this and it's absolutely true lol! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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