Electric Scooters and the law
Check the latest guidance from the Police
Legal use of an e-scooter
It is legal to use an e-scooter:
on private land with the permission of the land owner
when the trial comes in, it will be legal to use the rental e-scooters, from specific companies on the road
Click here to read the guidance from the Metropolitan Police
Enforcement focused on private e-scooters
Prior to and during the trial, enforcement will be focused on private e-scooters. The most appropriate action for the circumstances will be given, these include:
a Fixed Penalty Notice for no insurance, with a £300 fine and six penalty points
a Fixed Penalty Notice for no driving licence, up to £100 fine and three-six penalty points
Rider behaviour
Police will also take action against rider behaviour, whether private or rental. Offences could include:
riding on the footway: Fixed Penalty Notice and possible £50 fine
using a mobile phone: £100 and six penalty points
riding through red lights: Fixed Penalty Notice, £100 fine and possible penalty points
drink driving offences: As with driving cars; court imposed fines, driving ban and possible imprisonment
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