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Dear Resident
On Monday 28 July, PC Howe and PCSO Brockett were on patrol in the Broadoak Road and Lees Road area when they observed two youths riding electric scooters.
The riders were using the scooters on both the road and the pavement. One of the scooters did not have a light fitted despite it being dark at the time.
The youths were stopped by officers and both e-scooters were seized. The scooters will now be disposed of and crushed. These scooters were capable of speeds of over 30mph.
This is the second occasion in recent weeks that the Hurst Neighbourhood Team has seized illegal e-scooters, and we would like to remind residents that privately owned e-scooters cannot be legally used on public roads, pavements or other public places.
To use a privately owned e-scooter legally on the highway, it would require the same legal requirements as a motor vehicle, including a driving licence, insurance, DVLA registration, vehicle tax and an MOT where applicable.
If officers from the Hurst Neighbourhood Team see individuals riding e-scooters illegally, they may be liable to seizure and disposal.
We would also like to remind parents that if you purchase an e-scooter for your child and allow them to ride it on the highway or in other public places, the scooter may be seized. In addition, riders may be liable to receive penalty points for using a mechanically propelled vehicle without valid insurance.
Please help us keep our roads and pavements safe for everyone.
If you have any information about illegal e-scooters and where they are being used or stored please let Police know.
For further information on E-scooters, click the below link:
Regards
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