Did you know it’s illegal to ride a privately owned electric scooter (e-scooter) in public?
That’s because e-scooters are classed as motor vehicles in law. So, in theory, this means that you need an MOT, road tax and insurance to use one, however it isn’t currently possible to register e-scooters in this way.
Privately owned e-scooters can only be used on private land, with the permission of the landowner.
You cannot use a privately owned e-scooter on the road, pavement or in a public space. If you do then you risk receiving a large fine, points on your driving licence and your e-scooter could be seized.
Some parts of the UK including Milton Keynes are running government trials of rental e-scooters. If you’re over 16 and have a full or provisional driving licence, then you can use these on public roads and cycle paths.
Just check that your driving licence covers categories AM, A or B
Themes Valley Police have created this handy leaflet with information TVP E-Scooter Leaflet
Read the e-scooters what you need to know leaflet in Urdu, Romanian, Punjabi, Portuguese, Polish and Arabic below.
TVP E-Scooter Leaflet Romanian
TVP E-Scooter Leaflet Portuguese
