Press Release: Commission urges Member States to take action on mini-motorbikes

The European Commission has written to Member States inviting them to take action to prevent serious accidents involving mini-motorbikes. In the last few months, the Commission has received 10 notifications from Member States concerning mini-motorbikes in the 'Rapid Alert System' of the General Product Safety Directive (RAPEX). These bikes do not meet the required safety standards and are considered extremely dangerous to operate, while several fatal accidents have been recently reported.