Comment by draugadrotten

Yes, it is enforced, at least in cities (except for no-go areas of course) They also are very rough on distributors.

Just a few quick examples, you can find more with your favourite AI/search engine

16500 bikes confiscated - https://www.ilent.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/09/12/ilt-legt-besl... https://nos.nl/artikel/2483770-inspectie-waarschuwt-voor-ill... https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/1ndpf3z/i_just_pai... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/04/britain...