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🚨 Police Advice to Residents on E-Scooter Use

 

âś… Legal Use of E-Scooters

  • Privately owned e-scooters are not legal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes, or public spaces.
  • They can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission.
  • Rental e-scooters (part of government-approved trials) may be used legally on public roads and cycle lanes in trial areas only and must follow the same rules as other motor vehicles.

    • ❌ Illegal Use Includes:

  • Riding on pavements or footpaths.
  • Riding on public roads without insurance, tax, or registration (which private e-scooters cannot obtain).
  • Riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 
  • Using a mobile phone while riding. 

    • ⚖️ Legal Classification

  • E-scooters are classified as â€śpowered transporters”, which means they fall under the same laws as motor vehicles.
  • Riders must have:
    • A valid driving licence (for rental scooters).
    • Be 18 or older (for rental scooters).
    • Follow road traffic laws (e.g., traffic lights, speed limits).

    • 👮‍♂️ Police Enforcement

  • Police may seize e-scooters being used illegally.
  • Riders may face fines, penalty points, or prosecution.
  • Parents may be held responsible if children are caught riding illegally.

    • 🚨 Why Are Police Seizing E-Scooters?

    1. Illegal Use on Public Roads

    Privately owned e-scooters are not road legal. They lack:

  • Insurance
  • Registration
  • MOT
  • Road tax

    • Because of this, riding them on public roads or pavements is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act.

    2. Safety Concerns

    Police are responding to:

  • Collisions involving pedestrians
  • Anti-social behaviour (e.g., reckless riding)
  • Noise and nuisance in residential areas

    • 3. Enforcement Powers

    Under the law, police can:

  • Stop riders and issue warnings or fines
  • Seize the e-scooter under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988
  • Destroy the vehicle if not claimed or if it's deemed unsafe

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    📢 Community Message

    We understand the appeal of e-scooters, but safety and legality must come first. Please help keep our roads and pavements safe by following the law. If you're unsure whether your e-scooter is legal to ride, it probably isn’t. 

     

    PC 5729 NAPOLI

    Riseley Police Station 

    High Street 

    Riseley 

     

     

     

     

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    Vito Napoli
    (Bedfordshire Police, Police Constable, North Rural)
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