Anti social behaviour / dangerous driving

In the last few months, several electric scooters have been seized for destruction, in the West Devon area. These vehicles are illegal and pose a very real risk to public safety.

For clarification, electric scooters are classified as powered vehicles so the rules that apply to motor vehicles also apply to e-scooters, including the need to have a valid licence insurance and tax.

It isn’t currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters, which means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you use and e-scooter illegally :

Trials of rental e-scooters are currently taking place legally in various locations across the UK. To find out more, visit www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users

Our team will not hesitate to act if electric scooters are seen being used illegally in public places in the West Devon area.