🚨 E-SCOOTER ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY WARNING 🚨

🚨 E-SCOOTER ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY WARNING 🚨

Illegal. Dangerous. Costly.

We are continuing to receive reports from members of the public regarding young people riding e-scooters recklessly in and around Selby town centre.

In recent weeks, neighbourhood officers have stopped a number of young people using e-scooters in public places. Reports include riders travelling at speed through busy pedestrian areas, using pavements, and riding in a manner that puts both themselves and others at risk.

What does the law say?

Many people are unaware that privately owned e-scooters cannot be legally used on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes, parks or other public places. They may only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner. Riders found using them unlawfully may be liable for enforcement action, including fines, penalty points and the seizure of the e-scooter.

While some areas of England operate government-approved rental e-scooter trials, there are no rental e-scooter schemes operating in the Selby area. This means that if you see an e-scooter being ridden in public in Selby, it is being used illegally. 

Thinking Ahead to Christmas?

Before purchasing an e-scooter for yourself or as a Christmas present for a child or young person, we would urge you to consider the legal implications.

An e-scooter may seem like an exciting gift, but in reality, it could become an expensive and disappointing mistake. As there are no authorised rental schemes in Selby, a privately owned e-scooter cannot be legally ridden in public. If it is used unlawfully, police may take enforcement action, and the scooter could be seized. 

Why Are We Concerned?

E-scooters can cause serious injury to riders, pedestrians and other road users, particularly when they are:

A collision involving an e-scooter can have life-changing consequences for both the rider and innocent members of the public.

Parents and Guardians

Please speak to your children about the law and the risks associated with e-scooter use. What may appear to be harmless fun can quickly result in injury, police involvement, fines, or the loss of an expensive e-scooter.

Let's keep Selby safe for everyone. 🚔