National E-Scooter Day of Action – Thanet

🚨 National E-Scooter Day of Action – Thanet 🚨

Wind, rain, and wet roads didn’t stop us.

Over the weekend, Thanet Community Safety Unit hit the streets as part of the National E-Scooter Day of Action

✅ 7 illegal e-scooters seized across the district
✅ Multiple stop searches carried out
✅ Uninsured Vehicles removed from the road
✅ Drugs recovered

⚠️ Why this matters to you

E-scooters might seem like a quick, easy way to get around—but many people don’t realise:

🔺 Private e-scooters are illegal on UK roads and pavements
🔺 They’re often mistaken as low-risk like bicycles—but they’re not
🔺 Riders are usually uninsured and at risk
🔺 Speed, instability, and low visibility can lead to serious injuries
🔺 Using them in public spaces puts pedestrians and families at risk

💡 The reality

This isn’t about catching people out—it’s about keeping our community safe.

Illegal e-scooter use leads to:
➡️ Unintentional law-breaking
➡️ Preventable collisions
➡️ Increasing harm on our streets

👮 We’ll continue to take action, but we also need your help.
Think before you ride. Know the law. Keep Thanet safe.

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