E-scooters and the law

E-scooters and the law

🚨 Crime Prevention Advice: E-Scooters & The Law 🚨

Dear Residents,

We would like to remind the community about the laws and safety concerns surrounding the use of electric scooters (e-scooters), which continue to be an area of growing concern in many neighbourhoods.

⚠️ Are Private E-Scooters Legal?

Currently, it is illegal to use a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes, or in public spacesin the UK. This includes areas such as parks, footpaths, and shopping precincts.

The only legal use of e-scooters is through official rental trial schemes, which are available in select cities and regions. Even in these cases, riders must:

Be over the age of 18

Hold a valid full or provisional driving licence

Follow local traffic laws

🚓 Why It Matters:

Illegal use can result in fines, penalty points, or seizure of the scooter.

E-scooters pose safety risks to both riders and pedestrians, particularly when used irresponsibly or without protective gear.

Many models do not meet UK safety and road standards, increasing the risk of injury or accidents.

✅ Crime Prevention & Community Safety Tips:

Do not purchase e-scooters with the intention of using them in public places unless the law changes.

If you own an e-scooter, use it only on private land with the landowner’s permission.

Parents and guardians: ensure children and young people understand the legal risks and safety concerns before using an e-scooter.

We encourage all residents to stay informed and help keep our community safe by reporting dangerous or illegal use of e-scooters to local authorities or via non-emergency police contact numbers.

Stay safe and thank you for your cooperation.

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Message Sent By
Chelsea Humphreys
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Burntwood)