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Operation RideSafe |
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Operation RideSafe is the police response in Plymouth to increasing public concerns around anti-social behaviour, crime and road safety linked to privately owned e-scooters, modified e-bikes and e-motorbikes. It will use tactics such as plain clothes operations, drones and CCTV, alongside education in schools. Illegal use will result in confiscation (see recent photo) and prosecution for offences. Full story Inspector Tim Hinde said: “It is currently illegal for owners of privately purchased e-scooters and e-motorcycles and modified e-bikes to ride them anywhere on public land. It should go without saying that this includes pavements and busy roads which is dangerous for the rider, pedestrians and other road users.” Current legislation is clearly laid out in government guidance, but in short you cannot ride a privately owned e-scooter or e-motorcycle or modified e-bike anywhere other than on private land with the landowner’s permission. The rules on e-scooters The rules on e-bikes Since 2020 the government has licensed local authorities to run trials of rental e-scooters. It's important that people understand the safety differences between renting an e-scooter and riding a privately owned one (not least having a full or provisional license and insurance as these are powered light vehicles). This video by Vision Zero South West makes this clear You can report anti-social behaviour on 101 or online here https://orlo.uk/Reports_anti_social_behaviour_IjMGT
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