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e-Scooters. Exploding the myth

Posted on June 8, 2021 by staff

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The latest Local Policing Newsletter for Enderby, Narborough, Littlethorpe and Lubbesthorpe contains important advice about e-scooters (electric scooters).

Our local police are hoping to combat some of the myths about where you can and can’t ride e-scooters.

While e-scooters are legally available to purchase, and some trials with rented e-scooters are now under way, it’s currently against the law to ride a privately owned e-scooter in any public place in the UK.

The current prohibited use of e-scooters includes on roads, pavements, parks, town centres or promenades. The only place a privately owned e-scooter can be used is on private land.

This is because e-scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs) so they are treated as motor vehicles.

As such, if they are used on a road, pavement or public place they are subject to the same legal requirements as any motor vehicle.

It’s important to note:

  • If you are caught using an e-scooter illegally then you could face a fine, penalty points on your driving licence or even the loss of your licence.
  • If you use e-scooters dangerously or while under the influence of drink or drugs then you could be convicted of offences which could lead to a prison sentence.
  • Offences relating to the standard of driving or speeding also apply and police have the power to seize e-scooters if offences have been committed.

Police say that they understand that e-scooters are very tempting presents, but they urge people to fully understand the law first. Some people are purchasing e-scooters in the mistaken belief they can legally use them on public paths and roads; THIS IS NOT THE CASE.

Public engagement

The focus of our local police is engaging with members of the community and making them aware of the law
regarding e-scooters. Offenders who knowingly and persistently break the law will be dealt with appropriately, whereby the e-scooter will be seized and the rider reported for any offences.

Police urge anyone using an e-scooter legally – i.e. on private land – to carefully consider their safety before doing so.

All riders should wear a helmet (younger riders particularly) and would benefit from additional protective clothing
such as knee and elbow pads to minimise injury.

View local policing page on Leicestershire Police website

[Source and image: LP Newsletter 08/06/2021]

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