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The Nolan Show: Bedlam over electric bikes continues

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09/08/2017

Bedlam over electric bikes continues

BBC Radio Ulster - The Nolan Show, Bedlam over electric bikes continues

Riders will need L and registration plates to use electric bikes and may need an MOT.

Bedlam over electric bikes continues - Stephen reveals riders may need an MOT, and will need L and registration plates.

Bedlam over electric bikes continues - we reveal you may need an MOT, and will need L plates and registration plate. Halfords has 'temporarily suspended' the sale of e-bikes in Northern Ireland. It comes after the Nolan Show revealed, yesterday, that if you own an electric bike in Northern Ireland you must have a motorcycle licence. The bike will also need to be insured, be taxed and registered with the DVA. You will also have to wear a motor bike helmet when riding it. If you don't do those things the police have told us you could be liable for a fine and a minimum of six penalty points. And they say you could even be disqualified depending upon the Judge's view of the offence. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where this applies. Stephen got reaction from e-bike independent retailer Brian Cassidy and we took your calls.

Also on the programme, what exactly is the DUP's position on gay rights? It has consistently used the Petition of Concern in the Assembly to block attempts to introduce equal marriage legislation. And former DUP minister Jim Wells has resigned his membership of the National Trust over its support for gay marriage. But now a DUP councillor has backed the weekend's Belfast Pride parade and the PSNI's involvement in it. Tom Smith from Ards and North Down council tweeted his support for the event. Stephen got the views of commentator and journalist Alex Kane, and the director of Rainbow project in Northern Ireland, John O'Doherty.

And, farewell the Rhinestone Cowboy. Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. His family said he had fought "a long and courageous battle" with Alzheimer's disease". Tributes are pouring in from some of the biggest names in entertainment. Dolly Parton called him "one of the greatest voices of all

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